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Written question asked by Dan Jarvis (Labour) on Friday, 28 February 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 4 March 2020 (named day). It was answered by Nadine Dorries (Conservative) on Wednesday, 4 March 2020 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.

Paediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that children and young people with paediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome have access to (a) NHS treatment and (b) education opportunities.

Answer

We recognise that more research is necessary to understand the multiple factors leading to paediatric acute-onset childhood neuropsychiatric symptoms and how best to raise awareness among general practitioners on how to diagnose this condition and support affected children and their families.

General practitioners are responsible for ensuring their own clinical knowledge remains up-to-date and for identifying learning needs as part of their continuing professional development. This includes taking account of new research and guidance. Training on paediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome is included in the Royal College of Paediatric and Child Health curriculum.

Children with these conditions should be offered the evidence-based treatments for their physical and psychiatric symptoms in line with national guidance and with the involvement of multidisciplinary teams. Accessing education opportunities is a matter for the Department for Education.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
22391
Session
2019-21
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Children Health services Education Young people Paediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome
Link
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