title: The national service framework for long-term conditions.
abstract: The new national service framework sets quality criteria for the care of patients with long-term neurological conditions. It aims to ensure early recognition of neurological conditions, increase self-management and independent living, and improve palliative care and support for families and carers.
authors.forename: Terry
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Hainsworth
mesh_terms: D002908:Chronic Disease; D019468:Disease Management; D006801:Humans; D009422:Nervous System Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care; D013222:State Medicine; D006113:United Kingdom