National Service Framework For Older People in Wales

The Welsh Assembly Government is committed to supporting older people in Wales to live long, healthy and independent lives.

However healthy or independent you may be, there may be times when you will need to access health or social care services. You should expect those services to be of a high quality, and for the staff to treat you with equality, dignity and respect.

The National Service Framework (NSF) for Older People in Wales, published in March 2006, sets out the standards required of health and social care services for older people in Wales, and an action plan for achieving these standards.

This leaflet summarises the content of the full NSF document. A copy of the full NSF, the Executive summary and further information can be accessed on the internet on: www.wales.nhs.uk/nsf

or from:

Older People & Long Term Care Policy,

Welsh Assembly Government,

Cathays Park,

Cardiff, CF10 3NQ

Tel: 029 20823454

Email: olderpeoplensf@wales.gsi.gov.uk