What is the Healthcare Commission? It inspects the National HealthService, independent health providers and public health services - andfrom April 2007, when the Commission for Social Care Inspection ceasesoperation, adult social care services and inspection.
How do children fit into health inspection? The majority of children arefairly healthy, but a significant number require treatment for accidentsor care for longer-term illnesses or disabilities. Children are a majorinterest group in terms of public health initiatives. Additionally, thecommission is responsible for reporting on the implementation of theNational Service Framework for Children, Young People and MaternityServices. And within its broad remit, it claims to pay particularattention to the rights and welfare of children.
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