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Long term conditions: briefing paper
- Author:
- MORIARTY Jo
- Publisher:
- Race Equality Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2021
- Pagination:
- 12
- Place of publication:
- London
This briefing explores the impact of Covid-19 particularly in relation to health inequalities associated with underlying long term health conditions experienced by black, Asian and minority ethnic people. The fundamental role of wider social and economic factors, such as racism, poverty, and poor housing in creating and sustaining inequalities in health and wellbeing is without question. The incontrovertible evidence that the pattern of socio-economic status is very different for people from different ethnic groups in the UK and the links between long term conditions and socio-economic deprivation means that it is crucial we improve our understanding of the links between ethnicity and long term conditions. There is an emerging picture of differences between different ethnic groups in terms of their experiences of long term conditions. It is also important to consider other intersecting factors, such as age and gender. For example, Pakistani men have been shown to be at higher risk of poorer outcomes for respiratory and coronary heart disease. The coronavirus pandemic has created a heightened awareness of health inequalities among health professionals, politicians, and the general public. Support for people with long term conditions takes up an increasing proportion of health and social care budgets. It is vital that we understand more about how this should be used most effectively and fairly. (Edited publisher abstract)
Personalisation for people from black and minority ethnic groups
- Author:
- MORIARTY Jo
- Publisher:
- Race Equality Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 13
- Place of publication:
- London
This briefing examines the role of personalisation in improving access to healthcare for people from black and minority ethnic communities and considers some of the challenges that it may bring on. Drawing on the existing body of evidence and published literature, the report focuses on the uptake of personal budgets, the outcomes of personalisation, the challenges faced by carers, the role of the third sector and the impact of personalisation policies on black and minority ethnic people within the workforce. Personalisation potentially offers people from black and minority ethnic groups the opportunity to arrange services that fit better with their ethnic, cultural, religious values and preferences. However, despite the diversity that exists within Britain’s population from a minority ethnic background, research and resources about personalisation rarely discuss what the policy of personalisation means in terms of meeting the needs of service user and carers from different ethnic backgrounds and monitor if, and how, different ethnic groups have different experiences of personalisation. Research shows that the uptake of personal budgets in mental health services appears to be low across all ethnic groups and it is suggested that negative experiences of mental health services may act as an additional disincentive towards trying personal budgets. Black and minority ethnic community organisations play an important role in helping people from their communities benefit from personalisation. However, the impact of spending cuts on the sustainability of black and minority ethnic third sector organisations needs to be monitored to ensure that people from black and minority ethnic communities are able to benefit fully from personalisation. (Edited publisher abstract)
Qualitative methods overview
- Author:
- MORIARTY Jo
- Publisher:
- NIHR School for Social Care Research
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 43p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Qualitative methods influence a high proportion of published studies in social care. However, there have been debates about the usefulness of qualitative research and its quality, and whether knowledge generated in this way should be applied in evidence-based guidelines for social work and social care. This review provides an introduction to the different ways in which qualitative research has been used in social care and some of the reasons why it has been successful in identifying under-researched areas, in documenting the experiences of people using services, carers, and practitioners, and in evaluating new types of service or intervention. It uses examples of existing published research on a selection of topics to discuss the following 5 approaches to qualitative research: grounded theory; case studies; conversation analysis; ethnography; and life history and narrative approaches. These are used to illustrate the advantages and disadvantages of the methods of data collection used most frequently in qualitative research, including in-depth interviews, focus groups and observation as well as considering issues such as sampling and data analysis. The review ends with a discussion on how qualitative social care research might be improved in terms of its quality and in extending the repertoire of research methodologies on which it draws.
The health and social care experiences of black and minority ethnic older people
- Author:
- MORIARTY Jo
- Publisher:
- Race Equality Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 6p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
This briefing paper summarises experiences and barriers to accessing services for BME older people, including lack of information, language difficulties, and differing expectations about how services can help.
The future of social care
- Author:
- MORIARTY Jo
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Dementia Care, 13(3), May 2005, pp.10-11.
- Publisher:
- Hawker
The author provides an overview of the proposals in the new green paper for adult social care that are especially relevant for people with dementia and their families. The article looks specifically at direct payments; the 'right to request' and greater involvement by the voluntary and community sectors.
Innovative practice
- Author:
- MORIARTY Jo
- Journal article citation:
- Dementia: the International Journal of Social Research and Practice, 1(3), October 2002, pp.382-395.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Examines a support group for people with early stage dementia which promoted the therapeutic benefits of dance and movement.
Innovative practice section
- Author:
- MORIARTY Jo
- Journal article citation:
- Dementia: the International Journal of Social Research and Practice, 1(2), June 2002, pp.255-264.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Reviews dementia services that are being provided in two very different areas. The first describes the challenges of reaching people with dementia living in one of Australia's largest states. Outlines the development of Mobile Dementia Respite Teams for people living in rural areas, and describes Home Clubs for people with early stage dementia. The second focuses on two services to people with dementia that are being provided in central London, the Dementia Development Team in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea's social services department, and the assessment programme at Latimer Day Hospital, which is funded by Brent, Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster Mental Health Trust.
Welcome and introduction to the innovative practice section
- Author:
- MORIARTY Jo
- Journal article citation:
- Dementia: the International Journal of Social Research and Practice, 1(1), February 2002, pp.113-120.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Describes the work of Alzheimer's Concern Ealing and EI Portal, who provide dementia care that is sensitive to the ethnic and cultural background of the person with dementia.
Planning care for people with dementia
- Author:
- MORIARTY Jo
- Journal article citation:
- Working with Older People, 5(1), January 2001, pp.16-20.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
A study by the National Institute for Social Work suggests that estimates can be made about the length of time that a person with dementia will need community and long term care services. This can be done based on an assessment of the severity of dementia at the time of the community care assessment. The author highlights the need for an appraisal of local old age psychiatry services and eligibility criteria, and the importance of monitoring carers' ability and willingness to provide care.
Credentialling, licensing and training for care managers - an international perspective
- Author:
- MORIARTY Jo
- Journal article citation:
- NISW Noticeboard, Spring 1999, pp.9-10.
- Publisher:
- National Institute for Social Work
Discusses the skills and attributes required by care managers from an international perspective.