Related Websites
Below are some links to websites containing useful care related information:
Age Concern Scotland is an independent, recognised charity working throughout Scotland to help make the lives of older people more secure, comfortable, dignified and enjoyable.
All Our Futures: Planning for a Scotland with an Ageing Population
This Strategy sets the vision for a future Scotland - a Scotland which will value and benefit from the talents and experience of its older people; a Scotland which welcomes its ageing population.
Alzheimer Scotland is Scotland's leading voluntary organisation helping people with dementia and their carers and families through providing services and campaigning.
BILD - British Institute of Learning Disabilities
The British Institute of Learning Disabilities is working to improve the lives of people in the UK with a learning disability.
CareAware UK - Elderly Care Funding Advice
CareAware is a non profit making public information, advisory and advocacy service specialising in elderly care funding advice in the UK.
Counsel and Care - for older people, their families and carers
Counsel and Care is the national charity working with older people, their families and carers to get the best care and support.
Department of Health - Learning Disabilities and Autism
The Government is committed to improving the life chances of people with a learning disability. This site includes a selection of recent news items relating to learning disability.
Foundation for People with Learning Difficulties
The Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities works to promote the rights, quality of life and opportunities of people with learning disabilities and their families.
Help the Aged is an international charity fighting to free older people from poverty, isolation and neglect.
The Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland is an independent organisation working to safeguard the rights and welfare of everyone with a mental illness, learning disability or other mental disorder.
Scottish Commission for the regulation of Care
'See the Person, Not the Age' Campaign
The aim of the 'See the Person, Not the Age' campaign (October 1st) is to encourage people not to see the elderly as "invisible" or "worthless" but to look past their age and see the valuable contribution they make to Scotland's society.
If you, a member of your family, or someone you know is using a registered care service now, or may need to use one in the future, the National Care Standards contain lots of information on what a service must do or provide to make sure that you experience a good quality service.
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