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HSC 2001/007: National Service Framework for older people

  • Document type:
    Health Service Circular
  • Author:
    Department of Health
  • Published date:
    27 March 2001
  • Primary audience:
    Professionals
  • Gateway reference:
    2001
  • Series number:
    HSC 2001/007
  • Pages:
    6
  • Copyright holder:
    Crown copyright

The NSF for older people is an action plan to improve health and social services for older people. It sets new national standards and service models of care for all older people whether they live at home, in residential care or are being cared for in hospital.

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