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National Service Frameworks
National service frameworks (NSFs) are long term strategies for improving specific areas of care. They set national standards, identify key interventions and put in place agreed time scales for implementation
Blood pressure
High blood pressure, known as hypertension, is a major cause of strokes, coronary heart disease and other illnesses including kidney disease and aortic aneurysm.
Cancer
The Cancer Reform Strategy, plus other key documents outlining the Department's policy for cancer services.
Children
Up-to-date information about the development of the children's National Service Framework.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
COPD is an umbrella term covering a range of conditions including chronic bronchitis and emphysema. It is a long term condition that leads to damaged airways, causing them to become narrow, making it harder for air to get in and out of the lungs. There is no cure for COPD, but it can be managed through drug therapy.
On 28 June 2006, the Secretary of State announced that a National Service Framework (NSF) should be developed for COPD following recommendations published in the CMO's Annual Report 2004.
Coronary heart disease
Outlining the commitment to reduce the death rate from coronary heart disease, stroke and related diseases.
Long term conditions
News, events, policy documents, non-clinical guidance and other resources for long term conditions policy.
Long term neurological conditions
Transforming the way health and social care services support people living with long-term neurological conditions.
Mental health
Recent policy and consultation documents, implementation guides and good practice examples of mental health services.
Renal
Policy documents and guidance for professionals working for the prevention and treatment of kidney disorders.
Vascular
Vascular disease includes coronary heart disease, stroke, diabetes and kidney disease. It currently affects the lives of over 4 million people in England. It causes 36 per cent of deaths (170,000) a year in England) and is responsible for a fifth of all hospital admissions. It is the largest single cause of long-term ill health and disability, impairing the quality of life for many people. The burden of this disease falls disproportionately on people living in deprived conditions and on particular ethnic groups such as South Asians. Vascular disease accounts for the largest part of the health inequalities in our society.
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