DoH Prevention Package (2009)

In 2009, the Department of Health published its prevention package. The suite of downloadable prevention package resources below is designed to support PCTs, SHAs and Local Authorities in prioritising and effectively commissioning services that support the health, well-being and independence of older people. Each resource may be read as a stand-alone document or as part…

January 4, 2011Falls, Falls care, OEP Course, PSI CourseBy Dawn Skelton

DoH Dementia Strategy (2009)

In 2009, the Department of Health published its Dementia Strategy, click here to download.

January 4, 2011Dementia, Dementia careBy Dawn Skelton

Scottish Executive – Physical Activity Strategy (2003)

In 2003, the Scottish Executive published its 10 year physical activity strategy for all ages. Click here to download the document.

January 4, 2011Physical Activity and ExerciseBy Dawn Skelton

Scottish Executive – All Our Futures (2007)

The Scottish Executive published their strategy for an ageing population in three volumes. Click the links below to view each resource.

Vol 1

Vol 2

Vol 3

January 4, 2011Older PeopleBy Dawn Skelton

DWP – Building a society for all ages (2009)

The Department of Work and Pensions produced this Strategy Document, click here to view.

January 4, 2011Older PeopleBy Dawn Skelton

DoH -Be Active Be Healthy (2009)

In 2009, the Department of Health issued this Strategy Document for the UK. Click here to download.

January 4, 2011Physical Activity and ExerciseBy Dawn Skelton

American Heart Association and American Stroke Association Update to Stroke Guidelines 2008

Update to the AHA/ASA Recommendations for the Prevention of Stroke in
Patients With Stroke and Transient Ischemic Attack.
Click here to download.

January 2, 2011StrokeBy Dawn Skelton

World Health Organisation – Falls Prevention Strategies (2004/2007)

Interventions to prevent accidental falls among older people. Skelton DA, Todd C. World Health Organisation Health Evidence Network Document. 2004.
Click here to download

This was followed up in 2007 by a series of resources for health care implementers – visit the WHO website on falls prevention or download their Global Strategy.

January 2, 2011Falls, Falls careBy Dawn Skelton

Exercise Referral Systems: A National Quality Assurance Framework, DoH (2001)

The National Quality Assurance Framework provides guidelines for exercise referral systems, with the aim of improving standards among existing exercise referral schemes, and helping the development of new ones. The Framework focuses primarily on the most common model of exercise referral system, where the GP or practice nurse refers patients to facilitates such as leisure…

December 30, 2010Physical Activity and ExerciseBy Dawn Skelton

National Service Framework for Older People, DoH (2001)

In 2001, the Department of Health published its “National Service Framework for Older People”. With 8 standards of care for older people, 5 included exercise as a major determinant of health or rehabilitation. The original NSFOP executive summary, full document, progress report in 2003 and the “New Ambition for Old Age” continuation report can all…

December 30, 2010Falls, Older People, StrokeBy Dawn Skelton

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