Details on Primary Care (HLO 3) are provided on page 20 of the Statement of Strategy which states: 

"It is national policy to expand primary care services and to develop Primary Care Teams and Primary Care Networks in line with the Primary Care Strategy and the targets in Towards 2016. Central to this expansion is a parallel shift in appropriate activity from hospitals to community-based settings. This includes providing people with access to general practitioner, community pharmacy, dental and optical services in the community."

Details on Care of Older People (HLO 7) are provided on page 28 of the Statement of Strategy which states:

"The Programme for Government 2007-2012 commits the Government to preparing a strategy on positive ageing.  There are just under 468,000 people aged 65 and over in Ireland. There are currently 22,000 older people in long-term residential care and some 2,400 community support/intermediate care and respite care beds.

National policy is to develop appropriate home and community based services such as home care packages,home help services and day services and to improve the quality and availability of affordable residential care for older people who can no longer live at home. The aim is to ensure that no more than 4% of people aged over 65 have to use residential care.

The proposed new nursing home support scheme – A Fair Deal – will provide a single standard system for admission to, and payment for, nursing home facilities for those assessed as in need of nursing home care.

There is a recognised need for additional nursing home places over the coming years. It will also be necessary to refurbish or replace many existing nursing homes. An independent system of inspection of all nursing homes, whether public or private, is a priority.

The repayment of health charges under the Health (Repayment Scheme) Act 2006 is continuing."

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