Consultation about SG Adult Health & Social Care Strategy

INVITATION TO EAST LOTHIAN CONSULTATION ON THE SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE STRATEGY FOR OLDER PEOPLE 

The Scottish Government’s ambition is to make Scotland the best place in the world to grow old. 

Their aim is that as people in Scotland get older they experience a great quality of life though safe, integrated, person centred health and social care. They are able to live actively, and drive the decisions about their health and wellbeing; with their human rights respected and their dignity protected.

Ageing is inevitable but ageing in poor health should not be. It is important for everyone in Scotland that we make sure our health and social care services are delivering for older people so that we can grow older healthier and live independently. Hearing the views of a wide range of people will therefore be an important part of developing this new strategy. The Scottish Government has been talking with a wide range of older people to get their views on their health and social care services, how these have been affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic and how services could improve, to better meet the needs of our ageing population. 

The importance of health and social care of older people has never been more urgent. A quarter of Scotland’s population will be 65 years and over by mid-2043, and pandemic has brought to light the inequalities that many older people face in being able to access a wide range of support services, allowing them to maintain their health and wellbeing and help prevent social isolation and frailty, which can lead to falls and ill health.

Come along to hear about the Scottish Government's proposals and give your views on what you think older people in our community want and need. Please book your place.

•Louise Scott, Team Leader – Older People’s Health, Cancer and End of Life Care Unit, Healthcare Quality and Improvement, Scottish Government

• Sue Northrop, Dementia Friendly East Lothian

Booking link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/health-social-care-for-older-people-have-your-say-tickets-338934140137

Consultation documents: https://www.gov.scot/publications/consultation-health-social-care-strategy-older-people/documents/