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National Service Framework for Older People in Wales

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The Strategy for Older People in Wales 2003-2008

The Strategy for Older People in Wales 2003-2008
This Strategy is the product of extensive consultation, research and expert views about the lives of older people in Wales both now and in the future.

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The National Service Framework (NSF) for Older People in Wales aims to improve health and social care services and access for older people through the setting of evidence-based standards.

The NSF consists of 10 key standards, which set out the rationale and evidence base, followed by key actions required:

  • Rooting out Age Discrimination
  • Person-centred care
  • Promoting health and well-being
  • Challenging dependency
  • Intermediate care
  • Hospital care
  • Medicines and older people
  • Stroke
  • Falls and fractures
  • Mental health in older people

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Executive Summary: National Service Framework for Older People in Wales (PDF, 847kb)
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National Service Framework for Older People in Wales (PDF, 1.18MB)