The Pharmaceutical Journal
Vol 276 No 7388 p193
18 February 2006

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National Service Framework for Older People to be given facelift with release of DoH report

A report called “Improving standards of care for older people — next steps” will be published by the Department of Health in April.

The report aims to refresh the National Service Framework for Older People, published in March 2001, at the midway point of its 10-year implementation plan, providing a renewed focus and setting priorities for the next five years. The document will be based around the central themes of dignity in care, responsive services and active ageing.

These themes will address culture, system reform and aspirations for improving older people’s health and well-being.