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Planning for later life as a lesbian, gay man or bisexual person
- Author:
- AGE CONCERN
- Publisher:
- Age Concern
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 18p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This information sheet, produced by Age UK England, covers a range of social and financial issues affecting older lesbians, gay men and bisexuals. In addition, the sheet lists contact organisations for lesbians, gay men and bisexuals who are also members of other minority communities. Sections include: advice and support; bereavement and registration of death; care services at home; caring for an ill or disabled partner; housing and residential care; inheritance; next of kin status and incapacity; partnership rights; pension provision; queer bashing, hate crime and abuse; tenancy; wills and intestacy; further information; and further information from Age UK. This information sheet is designed for older lesbians, gay men and bisexuals, those planning for later life, and those wishing to offer support.
Day services for older people: quality and effectiveness: a resource for providers and commissioners
- Author:
- AGE CONCERN
- Publisher:
- Age Concern
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 61p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Age UK, the largest independent sector provider of day services to older people in England, have developed this research to share with providers, commissioners and funders. The resource is a generic set of standards that apply to day care. Providers are encouraged to adopt the standards to suit the particular services they offer. The standards are arranged in seven sections, structured according to six outcomes in the Commission for Social Care Inspection framework with an additional outcome for carers: living the life I choose; being a valued member of the community; being treated with dignity and respect; feeling safe and secure; being healthy; enjoying economic well-being; and enjoying a break from caring. The primary measure for the standards is that service users are satisfied that the standard is being met. After the standards, this resource provides a checklist that providers may find useful to collect and monitor.
Getting care right for older Londoners
- Author:
- AGE CONCERN
- Publisher:
- Age Concern
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 19p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Pressure on resource has led to service cuts on a reduction in social care provision for older people across London. This document provides an overview of the needs of older people in London and the ways in which services can be provided to come closer to meeting older people’s needs. It then highlights services that can make an impact, including local preventive services, support for people discharged from hospital, home handyperson services, and the provision of information and advice. Recommendations to improve social care for older people in London are made, which include national funding and an increase of joint working between local authorities, primary care trusts and other key stakeholders.
Improving services and support for older people with mental health problems: executive summary
- Author:
- AGE CONCERN
- Publisher:
- Age Concern
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 12p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This is the second and final report of the UK Inquiry into Mental Health and Well-Being in Later Life. The Inquiry was launched in late 2003 as a result of concern that mental health in later life is a much neglected area. The range of mental health problems experienced in later life is very wide, including depression, anxiety, delirium (acute confusion), dementia, schizophrenia and other severe mental health problems, and alcohol and drug misuse. This report presents a comprehensive review of key facts and figures relating to each of these, as well as facts and figures on services and sources of support. It aims to illustrate how services and support for older people with mental health problems can be improved. This report draws on evidence from older people, carers, organisations and professionals. Five main areas are identified for action: ending discrimination; prioritising prevention; enabling older people; improving current services; and facilitating change. The report concludes that the levels of unmet mental health needs amongst older people are extremely high, and that age discrimination remains the fundamental problem. The report makes 35 recommendations which are listed along with the recommendations from the Inquiry’s first report.
Planning for later life: transgender people
- Author:
- AGE CONCERN
- Publisher:
- Age Concern
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 29p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This detailed information sheet contains useful information for older transvestite‚ transgender and transsexual people‚ or those planning later life‚ and others who support them. It contains detailed information on a range of issues relevant to this group including: ageing and transgender people; financial and employment issues; care services for older transgender people; end of life issues; partners of older transgender people; glossary and further resources.
Later life as an older lesbian, gay or bisexual person
- Author:
- AGE CONCERN
- Publisher:
- Age Concern
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 23p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This leaflet is aimed specifically at older people who are gay, bisexual or lesbian. It provides information about planning and managing everyday life and the current legal context. Areas covered include partnership rights, benefits, pensions for couples, tax, inheritance and wills, tenancy rights, care services, direct payments, being a carer, housing and residential care, and coping with bereavement. Each subject has a brief summary with details of where to get further information. A listing of useful organisations is also included.
Working with older people with learning disabilities: lessons from an Age Concern pilot programme
- Author:
- AGE CONCERN
- Publisher:
- Age Concern
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 13p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Seeks to develop an understanding of the ageing process, to develop the knowledge and skills required to assess and define the changing needs of people with learning disabilities as they get older and to enhance the quality of life for older people with learning disabilities.
Quality not inequality: Age Concern’s vision for the future of quality social care
- Author:
- AGE CONCERN
- Publisher:
- Age Concern England
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 27p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This document launches Age Concern’s new campaign, The Big Q: quality in care. The campaign is calling for older people to be provided with high quality care that meets their individual needs.
Out of sight, out of mind: social exclusion behind closed doors
- Author:
- AGE CONCERN
- Publisher:
- Age Concern
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 40p.
- Place of publication:
- London
1.2 million people over 50 are severely excluded: 400,000 aged 50 to 64, 360,000 aged 65 to 79, and 400,000 aged over 80. They have an average income of just £131 per week. A woman over the age of 85 is six times more likely to be severely excluded than a woman aged between 65 and 69. 56% of severely excluded people over 50 do not consider their health to be good, compared to just 17% of those with no signs of exclusion. One in five people over 80 living alone are severely excluded, and men over 80 living alone are 11 times more likely to be lonely than men over 80 who are living with a partner. The number of very old people living alone is expected to increase by 16% over the next 15 years. Recently bereaved 65-79 year olds are 10 times more likely than those who are married to be lonely; recently bereaved older people are three times more likely than married older people to show three symptoms of depression. Over half of homes that are privately rented by the over 50s are considered non-decent. Those aged 50-64 are eight times more likely to be severely socially excluded if they rent their home privately than if they own it or pay a mortgage. The number of people with dementia is set to rise from 700,000 at present to 1 million by 2025, significantly increasing the number at risk of social exclusion.
Equality, human rights and good relations: the age dimension
- Author:
- AGE CONCERN
- Publisher:
- Age Concern
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 30p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This Age Concern briefing summarises evidence relating to older people that is relevant to the four areas of work of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC): eliminating discrimination, reducing inequality, promoting human rights and securing good relations. Age Concern believes that addressing ageing issues will help the EHRC achieve these aims.