More child-friendly services in hospitals

New national standards to deliver more child-friendly services in hospitals, including dedicated children's units in accident and emergency departments, were launched last week by Health Secretary Alan Milburn. They will be backed up by a £70m investment in neonatal intensive care facilities. The standards, which are part of the National Service Framework for Children, cover the design and delivery of services for children and the safety and quality of care. They will help to ensure children are cared for in hospital settings that reflect the needs of their age group. There should be facilities for children separate from those provided...