Policy & strategy

On this page you will find the most recent policy and strategies specific to housing with care in Scotland.

This includes related housing, health and social care announcements and strategies that may help stimulate housing growth, including the development of extra care housing.

Dementia strategy for Scotland: Everyone's Story

The Dementia Strategy for Scotland is a 10-year vision for change, making clear the importance of a shared vision that is owned by all of us working together to deliver a better experience for people living with dementia, their families and carers.

Scottish Housing Day 2022: A Case for new sustainable housing standard

The report, informed by surveys and workshops attended by professional and tenants, sets out the case for new, more ambitious cross-tenure housing standards but also notes the need for government to have a key role in funding these new higher standards.

A National Care Service for Scotland – Consultation

This consultation sets out the Scottish Government's proposals to improve the way social care is delivered in Scotland, following the recommendations of the Independent Review of Adult Social Care.

Housing to 2040

The Scottish Government has set out what it wants housing and communities to look and feel like for the people of Scotland, including key measures for older people and people with disabilities

Housing to 2040 - A vision for our future homes and communities

This document sets out the Scottish Government's draft vision and principles for 2040 and how to get involved in the conversation around how to plan the future of housing and communities in Scotland.

Housing as a Human Right - Scottish Housing Day Report

This new report calls for the incorporation of human rights legislation in Scotland so that everyone has access to a safe, affordable home.

A Fairer Scotland for Older People: framework for action

This Scottish Government framework for action has been developed to challenge the inequalities older people face as they age and to celebrate older people in Scotland.

Wheelchair Accessible Housing Target: Guidance Note

This note contains guidance for Scottish local authorities on the setting of Local Housing Strategy (LHS) targets to support the delivery of more Wheelchair Accessible housing.

A Fairer Scotland for Disabled People: delivery plan

The Delivery Plan sets out the Scottish Government's approach to policy for disabled people.

Review of Progress with Integration of Health and Social Care

Since 2016, work has been underway across Scotland to integrate health and social care services. This report from the Ministerial Strategic Group for Health and Community Care examines how much progress has been made.

A Connected Scotland

The Scottish Government's strategy for tackling social isolation and loneliness and building stronger social connections

Housing and Ageing: Linking strategy to future delivery for Scotland, Wales and England 2030

This report looks at the future of housing and ageing across the UK.

Age, Home and Community: the Next Phase

Age, Home and Community – The Next Phase sets out the Scottish Government's approach to housing and older people.

Reaction to the UK Government Office for Science Foresight report “Future of an Ageing Population”

This report from the SSCA reveals that Scotland's population is growing at a faster rate than any UK nation, and elderly populations in local council areas will increase between 2012-2022.

Dundee Smart Health and Care Strategy

A strategic plan developed by Dundee Health & Social Care Partnership for using technology to support people to live independently and manage their own health and care.

NHS Scotland: Housing and health inequalities

The health & housing briefing from NHS Scotland focuses on the role that good-quality housing can play in improving health and wellbeing and reducing health inequalities.

Age, Home and Community: A Strategy for Housing for Scotland's Older People: 2012 - 2021

Launched in 2011, the Scottish Government is committed to enabling older people to remain living in their own homes for as long as possible. This means working to ensure that, whether they live in mainstream...

The Impact of Population Ageing on Housing in Scotland

This report by the Scottish Government (2011) provides analysis of the impact of population ageing on housing in Scotland. It looks at issues relating to housing stock, support services, adaptations and...