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AGE

Support Resources

There are a number of publications, reports and groups who can provide advice and support. In addition, those working in GGC providing specific services for younger or older people such as those described in this section have considerable expertise on the issues facing people as a result of age.

Guidance, reports and documents

NHS Scotland Fair for All Age and Health Guidance, 2007

(Includes a comprehensive list of resources and links)

All our Futures: Planning for a Scotland with an ageing population

Joint NHS and CoSLA Policy Statement on Early Years

Jarvie, A. The External Reference Group for Older People’s Services. Final Report. (The Jarvie Report). 2006

UN Convention on the Rights of the Child

Progressing Age Equality (NHS Scotland)

Age Discrimination (King's Fund)

Progressing Age Equality in NHS Scotland

Age Discrimination in Health & Social Care

Other sources of advice and information