Sixteen National Outcomes describe what the Government wants to achieve over the next ten years, articulating more fully this Government's Purpose. They help to sharpen the focus of government, enable our priorities to be clearly understood and provide a clear structure for delivery.
By achieving these outcomes together, we will make Scotland a better place to live and a more prosperous and successful country.
In December 2011, a National Outcome relating to older people was added to the National Performance Framework.