Websites with documents on palliative care for children

Important review report, which suggests future directions in England

Craft, A. and Killen, S. (2007) Palliative Care Services for Children and Young
People in England: An independent review for the Secretary of State for Health.
London: Department of Health.
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAn
dGuidance/DH_074459
DH commissioning guide on children’s palliative care services:
Department of Health (2006) Commissioning Children and Young People’s Palliative
Care Services: A Practical Guide for the NHS Commissioners. London: DH.
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAn
dGuidance/DH_4123874
Good practice guidance for PCTs etc on providing and improving children’s palliative
care:
Department of Health (2008) Better Care: Better Lives: Improving outcomes and
experiences for children, young people and their families living with life-limiting and
life-threatening conditions. London: DH.
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAn
dGuidance/DH_083106
Useful statistical information:
Cochrane, H., Liyanage, S. and Nantambi, R. (2007) Palliative Care Statistics for
Children and Young Adults: Health and Care Partnerships Analysis. London:
Department of Health.
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsStatistics/
DH_074701