Policies: England
This section includes key policy documents specific to England. Other UK-wide policy documents pre-devolution such as 'Welfare of children and young people in hospital' are listed in the Policies: all areas section.
- Bristol Royal Infirmary Inquiry
- Children’s National Service Framework - This sets out national standards for the first time for children's health and social care, which promote high-quality, women- and child-centred services and personalised care that meets the needs of parents, children and their families.
- Choosing Health: Making Healthy Choices Easier - This white paper sets out the key principles for supporting the public to make healthier and more informed choices about their health.
- Every Child Matters - Children and young people told the government that five outcomes are key to wellbeing in childhood and later life – being healthy, staying safe, enjoying and achieving, making a positive contribution and achieving economic wellbeing.
- Working together to safeguard children - The Department for Education and Skills (DfES) is seeking comments on guidance setting out how agencies and professionals should work together to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.