Scottish Government

The Executive believes that older people can and should have a role in the development of policy which affects them. It aims to ensure real contributions through participation, partnership working, consultation, and information.

• Involving older people
  Ensuring older people make a real contribution to Executive policy.
• Newsletter
  Agenda Newsletter for older people.
• Consultation
  Consultation is an essential and important aspect of Executive working methods.
• Participation
  Ways of getting involved: annual event, consultative forum and older people's organisations.
• Local Authorities
  Links to local authorities websites and relevant links within their sites.
• Research
  Research and statistical information is a vital part of understanding the implications of age and ageing, and in planning and developing effective and responsive services.
• Organisations
  Information on organisations representing or working on behalf of older people throughout Scotland.
• Useful links
  More relevant websites relevant to older people.