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A new ambition for old age: Next steps in implementing the National Service Framework for Older People

  • Document type:
    Report
  • Author:
    Professor Ian Philp, National Director for Older People, Department of Health
  • Published date:
    20 April 2006
  • Primary audience:
    Professionals
  • Product number:
    274287
  • Gateway reference:
    5601
  • Pages:
    24
  • Copyright holder:
    Crown

Next Steps sets out the priorities for the second phase of the government's ten-year National Service Framework (NSF) for Older People under three themes: Dignity in care, Joined-up care and Healthy ageing.

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