Age Scotland [external site] Age Scotland commissions and carries out research in a number of areas, particularly focusing on issues which are under-researched, or which have failed to realise interest or support. They work in partnership with academic institutions, Scottish public bodies and the voluntary sector. Alzheimer’s Scotland [external site] Alzheimer Scotland helps people with dementia, their carers and families. Dementia research is available on their website. Scottish Perspective on NICE public health guidance 16: Occupational therapy interventions and physical activity interventions to promote the mental wellbeing of older people in primary care and residential care [PDF: 109kb] (2009) NHS Health Scotland produces ‘Scottish Perspectives’ on NICE public health guidance to enable the action recommendations, adapted or amended if considered appropriate, to be used to support the development and implementation of policy and practice in Scotland. Promoting mental health and well-being in later life: A first report from the UK Inquiry into Mental Health and Well-Being in Later Life [external site] This report presents findings and recommendations from the UK Inquiry’s work on promoting mental health and wellbeing in later life. National Care Standards:Care homes for people with mental health problems [PDF: 548KB] (May 2011) This report is published by the Scottish Government and provides information on national care standards in care homes for people with mental health problems.