title: An overview of policies guiding health care for children.
abstract: Following the recent publication of the Children's Charter, this article examines existing legislation and guidance surrounding child health services. The author stresses that an understanding of the development of policies in this area is a prerequisite for informed nursing and health visiting practice.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Leenders
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002651:Child Advocacy / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D002662:Child Health Services / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000592:standards*; D003152:Community Health Nursing / Q000592:standards; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006801:Humans; D010371:Pediatric Nursing / Q000592:standards*; D012946:Social Welfare; D006113:United Kingdom; D014480:United Nations