This national, multi-agency programme, supported by the Practice Development Unit, aimed to raise the profile of falls and fracture prevention, and support the development of related services in Scotland. The programme focused on older people living in the community. The Programme Manager (Ann Murray) worked in partnership with Falls Leads from each Community Health (and…
This home exercise booklet promotes strength and better balance. It was put together with lottery funding for the Northern Health and Social Care Trust, Antrim Borough Council and the Northern Partnership for Physical Activity with exercise descriptions and pictures from Later Life Training. Please use responsibly but it is available to download free.
In 2009, the Department of Health published its prevention package. The suite of downloadable prevention package resources below is designed to support PCTs, SHAs and Local Authorities in prioritising and effectively commissioning services that support the health, well-being and independence of older people. Each resource may be read as a stand-alone document or as part…
In 2008, the National Institute of Clinical Excellence published its guidance on physical activity and mental health, click here to download.
In 2009, the Department of Health published its Dementia Strategy, click here to download.
In 2003, the Scottish Executive published its 10 year physical activity strategy for all ages. Click here to download the document.
The Scottish Executive published their strategy for an ageing population in three volumes. Click the links below to view each resource.
The Department of Work and Pensions produced this Strategy Document, click here to view.
In 2009, the Department of Health issued this Strategy Document for the UK. Click here to download.
This document details the elements on the SCQF. Click here to download.
