Written Question · S3W-16242 · Session 3
What national guidance is currently provided to NHS boards for the provision of neurological services.
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive what national guidance is currently provided to NHS boards for the provision of neurological services.
The answer
NHS boards are responsible for the provision of services for those of their resident populations living with a neurological condition.
Better Health, Better Care indicates the priority which we give to the development of Managed Clinical Networks for neurological conditions.
There are SIGN Guidelines on certain neurological conditions, such as epilepsy, and others are in development. NHS Quality Improvement Scotland is currently developing clinical standards for neurological conditions.
As part of the work on our 18 week referral to treatment target, a task and finish group has been set up to look at neurological services.
Better Health, Better Care indicates the priority which we give to the development of Managed Clinical Networks for neurological conditions.
There are SIGN Guidelines on certain neurological conditions, such as epilepsy, and others are in development. NHS Quality Improvement Scotland is currently developing clinical standards for neurological conditions.
As part of the work on our 18 week referral to treatment target, a task and finish group has been set up to look at neurological services.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S3W-16242 by reference.