The Scottish Government

Research and statistical information is a vital part of understanding the implications of age and ageing, now and in the future, and in planning and developing effective and responsive services.

Links to research on age and ageing:

• Involving Older People - examples of good practice on how older people are involved in the development of public services across Scotland are highlighted in new research published:
• Older People in Scotland: Results From the First Year of the Scottish Household Survey
• Equality In Scotland: Guide To Data Sources 2002
• General Register Office For Scotland: On-Line Library
• UK National Collaboration On Ageing Research
• Social Science and Information Gateway: Older People Section
• Chief Scientist Office: Research for a healthier Scotland
• Research Web: Supporting Social Work Excellence for Scotland
• Joseph Rowntree Foundation Website
• Growing Older Programme: The ESRC Research Programme on Extending Quality of Life
• British Society of Gerontology
• The Longevity Revolution
• The Nuffield Foundation