Research and analysis

Future of ageing: preventive health and social care services

Report looking at the role preventive care can play in supporting independent and healthy living in older people.

• From: Government Office for Science
• Published: 22 September 2015

Documents

What role can local and national supportive services play in supporting independent and healthy living in individuals 65 and over?

Ref: GS/15/24

PDF, 362 KB, 48 pages

Details

This report explores the role local and national preventive care services can play in supporting older people’s independence, health and wellbeing. It considers a wide range of preventive services from vaccinations and health screening to at-home care to avoid long hospital stays.

Comment on the report.

This evidence review was commissioned as part of the Foresight future of an ageing population project.

Published 22 September 2015