Young people’s health and wellbeing: a summary of Scottish Government policy

Date: 10th April 2013
Category: Basic Health and Welfare
Author: Scottish Government

This document sets out a summary of the key Scottish Government policies that aim to support young people's health and wellbeing.

It is a broad overview and does not attempt to describe every policy or initiative that will have an impact on the health of young people in Scotland.

No single Scottish Government Directorate is responsible for policy development relating to children and young people's health and wellbeing.

This paper aims to draw together the key policies into a single document.