Written question asked by Kevin McNamara (Labour) on Wednesday, 12 June 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 5 July 2002. It was answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern (Labour) on Friday, 5 July 2002 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what provision is made for paediatric rheumatoid care by hospital trusts; and how many full time consultants work in this area. - (Holding answer 25 June 2002).

Answer: Mr. McNamara: :To ask the Secretary of State for Health what provision is made for paediatric rheumatoid care by hospital trusts; and how many full time consultants work in this area. [62314] Jacqui Smith [holding answer 25 June 2002]: The children's national service framework, which is currently being developed, will set standards to improve the healthcare of children and young people. As with other specialities of paediatrics, access to the necessary care and arrangements for improved local delivery will be addressed by NSF hospital module. The Royal College of Paediatric and Child Health reports that there are currently 10 full time consultants who work in paediatric rheumatoid care.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 62314; 388 c619W;388 c621W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Consultants Hospitals Primary care trusts Arthritis Paediatrics Rheumatology
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk