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2008
eHealth Strategy: 2008-2011
eHealth is the use of information, computers and telecommunications in support of meeting the needs of patients and the health of citizens.
The eHealth Strategy is setting a course which focuses on improved healthcare more than technology. It also seeks to build on the significant progress already made to move to progressively stronger and more integrated support for the provision of care.
The Strategy is firmly rooted in the aims of the Better Health Better Care Action Plan. It therefore targets effort on the key priorities we have set for health while also looking to build the wider vision of more integrated care and the use of information to promote better, more efficient and safer care for patients.
2007
Better Health Better Care: Action Plan
Launched on 12 December 2007 by the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Wellbeing, this Action Plan sets out a new vision for the NHS in Scotland and priorities for the next five years that aim to meet the strategic objective of a healthier Scotland.
A major focus of the plan is a mutual NHS that is equally inclusive of the people of Scotland, NHS staff, patients and carers.
Better Health Better Care Action Plan Dec 2007 [3Mb]
Better Health Better Care: A Discussion Document
Better Health, Better Care: A Discussion Document, was launched by the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Wellbeing in August 2007. The document seeks to initiate a nationwide discussion about the priorities for health and wellbeing and shape a new action plan for NHSScotland and its partners that is intended to be published in December 2007.
Better Health Better Care [2Mb]
Chief Medical Officer's Annual Report: 2006-2007
Chief-Medical-Officer-Annual-Report-2006 [1Mb]
NRAC Report: Delivering Fair Shares for Health in Scotland
The NHSScotland Resource Allocation Committee (NRAC) report reviewing the funding formula for Health Boards in Scotland. NRAC was established in 2005 as an independent Committee to improve and refine the Arbuthnott Formula, which is used to allocate around 70 per cent (£6.87bn in 2007/08) of the total NHSScotland budget.
The Report includes over 30 recommendations, including a revised and updated Formula.
For a copy of the report and further consultation and technical reports, see the NRAC website
National Guidance on Self-Directed Support
The new national guidance on self-directed support is issued under Section 5(1) of the Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968 and replaces earlier guidance on direct payments issued on 20 June 2003.
The Guidance is available online via the Scottish Executive website, and a pdf version is available to download below.
National Guidance on Self-Directed Support
National guidance on self-directed support [637Kb]
Social Care and Support Services in the Voluntary Sector: Funding Survey
This report presents and discusses the findings of a questionnaire survey conducted in February and March 2007 that aimed to identify funding difficulties faced by service providers and the potential impact on services of those difficulties.
CCPS Funding Survey 2007 [270Kb]
Strengthening the Role of Managed Clinical Networks
Issued by the Scottish Executive in March 2007, this Health Department guidance focuses on the further development and integration of Managed Clinical Networks within a whole systems approach to care.
Managed Clinical Networks HDL2007_21 [108Kb]
All Our Futures: Planning for a Scotland with an Ageing Population
Scottish Executive strategy that presents a future vision for older people in Scotland, and considers the role of local government, public sector organisations and public services in shaping that future.
All Our Futures - Planning for a Scotland with an Ageing Population March 2007 [2Mb]
Review of Day Services for Older People: Executive Summary
Review of Day Services for Older People - Exec Summary [1Mb]
Review of Day Services for Older People
This is the report of the review of day services for older people in Edinburgh in the period from 2005/06 that was undertaken by the City of Edinburgh Council in conjunction with key partners.
The report includes findings and recommendations for the future, including a plan of action.
Review of Day Services for Older People [2Mb]
2006
Making Choices Taking Risks: A Discussion Paper
This discussion paper was published by the English Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI) in December 2006. It highlights some of the risk-related factors that may prevent older people living their lives as they choose, proposes some ways that social care might support people's aspirations and choices as they age, and identifies some challenges.
Making Choices Taking Risks [674Kb]
2004
Policy Framework for Integrated Care for Older People
A Working Paper developed by the Carmen Network in 2004.
2002
Adding Life to Years
Report of the Expert Group on Healthcare of Older People
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