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Dementia in Scotland: Everyone’s Story

Last Updated
15 April 2026
Source
Scottish Government / COSLA

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Content Types:

Governance Document Strategy

Relevant Driver(s):

1. Strengthening leadership 2. Developing accountability and transparency 3. Ensuring effective regulatory and policy environment 4. Using evidence and experience 5. Enhancing capability and culture

Specific Action(s):

1A. Take a strategic approach to equality and human rights 2B. Create governance frameworks 3A. Understand legal obligations 4B. Engage with lived experience and work meaningfully with communities 5B. Promote cultural initiatives

Implementation Levels:

Advanced
Development

Prior Knowledge Required:

Intermediate

Organisation Size:

Large Medium Small

Sector:

Government Health and social care Housing Local authorities Third Sector

Role:

Equality/Diversity/Human Rights Specialists Healthcare Professionals Policy Officers/Makers Senior Leaders/Management

Resource content

Scotland’s 10-year national dementia strategy, published jointly by the Scottish Government and COSLA. It sets out a vision, guiding principles, and priority areas for dementia care, support, and rights over the period to 2033. Developed through a National Conversation and a formal Lived Experience Panel, it covers diagnosis, post-diagnostic support, workforce, housing, and equalities.

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