My Health, My Care, My Home - healthcare framework for adults living in care homes: easy read

Easy read version of the framework which provides a series of recommendations that aim to transform the healthcare for people living in care homes.


Introduction

33 thousand people live in care homes for adults in Scotland.

Most are living in a care home for older people and more than half of them have dementia.

People who live in care homes have a right to have their healthcare needs met in a way that:

  • is person-centred and meets all their needs
  • they can depend on
  • is planned, with different services working well together
  • supports them to live the best life possible

Care homes are where people live and call home.

They should be supported to live their best life possible.

A frameworkis a type of plan.

This framework will look to find ways for people to get better help with their healthcare – now, in the future, and if their needs change.

Contact

Email: carehomeshealthcare@gov.scot

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