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Separation and the very young
- Authors:
- ROBERTSON James, ROBERTSON Joyce
- Publisher:
- Free Association Press
- Publication year:
- 1989
- Pagination:
- 256p., illus., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
An account of pioneering research describing the anxiety, loneliness and despair of young children in hospital, foster homes and institutions in Britain in the 1950s and 1960s.
Scottish children’s panels: Where volunteers are essential for fostering child well-being
- Author:
- ROBERTSON Anne S.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Public Child Welfare, 16(1), 2022, pp.7-27.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
The Children’s Hearing system was established in Scotland over 50 years ago to respond to child welfare and juvenile justice concerns. Found throughout all regions of Scotland, the child welfare system is a community-based approach where volunteers play an essential role by serving on Children’s Panels. This research focuses on the Children’s Panel volunteers and explores their role within the Children’s Hearing system, reasons for volunteering, types of cases reviewed, their training, and volunteers’ broader influence as catalysts for improving child well-being. It then explores the possibility of replicating the evidenced based model in other cultural settings struggling to find holistic, community-based approaches to child well-being. (Edited publisher abstract)
Understanding the psychological drivers of loneliness: the first step towards developing more effective psychosocial interventions
- Author:
- ROBERTSON Guy
- Journal article citation:
- Quality in Ageing and Older Adults, 20(3), 2019, pp.143-154.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to outline the need to develop a more balanced approach to addressing the loneliness experience by older people by recognising the psychological and emotional dynamics which cause it. It proposes a more holistic psychosocial approach to loneliness. Design/methodology/approach: This paper draws on and reviews the published literature on the psychological aspects of loneliness. Findings: Although not extensive, there is sufficient evidence to begin to develop and test more psychosocial approaches to addressing loneliness. Research limitations/implications: The evidence base is not extensive and a fair degree of it has not been fully trialled with older people. Practical implications: There is an a priori case for using the evidence that exists to develop and test out new psychosocial interventions for addressing loneliness. Social implications: It is possible that a more psychosocial approach to loneliness will enable more to be done to address the significant distress of older people experience severe and chronic loneliness. It may also be possible to develop more effective preventative strategies which build resilience in older people. Originality/value: The field of loneliness practice and research is overwhelmingly based on sociological analysis and social interventions. This paper is one of the first to explicitly highlight the value in drawing from psychological data in order to develop psychosocial approaches. (Publisher abstract)
A better future for adult social care: dignity, independence and fairness for older adults who receive social care and those who provide it
- Author:
- HYMANS ROBERTSON
- Publisher:
- Hymans Robertson
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 24
- Place of publication:
- London
This paper, from the pensions and risk consultancy Hymans Robertson, provides context and analysis on the current crisis in adult social care sector. It identifies six key challenges for adult social care: improvements in the quality of care; tackling austerity and providing a long term sustainable funding solution; encouraging funding from the private sector; a care workforce under strain; gaps (Edited publisher abstract)
Public satisfaction with the NHS and social care in 2016: results and trends from the British Social Attitudes survey
- Author:
- ROBERTSON Ruth
- Publisher:
- Kings Fund
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 21
- Place of publication:
- London
Summarises the headline results of the NatCen Social Research’s British Social Attitudes (BSA) survey. The survey asked a nationally representative sample of nearly 3,000 adults in England, Scotland and Wales about their satisfaction with the NHS overall, and of nearly 1,000 people about their satisfaction with individual NHS services and health and care generally. It provides information on satisfaction levels by population group; individual services including A&E, GPS, dentistry and social care services; and factors contributing to satisfaction and dissatisfaction with services. The survey results found that public satisfaction with the NHS overall was 63 per cent. Satisfaction with social care services was lower than any of the individual NHS services, at 26 per cent. The main reasons for public satisfaction with the NHS were given as: the quality of care, the fact that the NHS is free at the point of use, and the range of services and treatments available. Factors contributing to dissatisfaction were long waiting times, staff shortages and lack of funding. (Edited publisher abstract)
Understanding NHS financial pressures: how are they affecting patient care?
- Author:
- ROBERTSON Ruth
- Publisher:
- King's Fund
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 126
- Place of publication:
- London
This report examines the impact of NHS financial pressures on patient care across four different parts of the health system: sexual health, district nursing, elective hip replacement and neonatal services. The services were selected to reflect differences in how patients accessed the service, who commissioned and provided it and how it was delivered. For each area the research used data analysis and interviews to explore different experiences across the system. To set the context, the report also outlines the financial and other pressures facing the NHS, describes how spending decisions are taken and outlines two frameworks to help understand the ways in which providers and commissioners respond when funding does not cover demand. The findings for each of the four areas are presented in turn. The results found sexual health and district nursing services were under particular strain. Whist demand for district nursing service is growing, there is a shortfall in the workforce. It heard that staff are increasingly rushed, visits have become more task-focused, and there is less opportunity for thorough assessments. It also identified that average waiting times for elective hip replacements are starting to rise. Neonatal services appeared to have largely maintained quality and access. The report concludes by discussing what the research findings say about how financial pressures are affecting patient care across the NHS. The results suggest that core acute services have been relatively well protected, while some community-based and public health services like sexual health and district nursing services have been cut. (Edited publisher abstract)
Attitudes towards ageing and their impact on health and wellbeing in later life: an agenda for further analysis
- Author:
- ROBERTSON Guy
- Journal article citation:
- Working with Older People, 20(4), 2016, pp.214-218.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to provide a high-level overview of a substantial body of research on the impact that negative attitudes towards ageing have on the health and wellbeing outcomes of people in later life and to highlight the need for a more interdisciplinary approach towards older people’s wellbeing. Design/methodology/approach: The paper draws from an initial analysis of over 70 peers reviewed and published studies on the psychosocial impact of negative stereotypes about ageing. Findings: There is overwhelming evidence that the way in which people think about ageing can have a very significant adverse impact on a wide array of health and wellbeing outcomes. This research evidence is largely unknown, nor operationalised, within the field of health and social care policy or service development. Practical implications: The fact that beliefs and attitudes can have such a profound impact on health and wellbeing outcomes suggests the possibility of psychosocial interventions to address them in order to improve older people’s experience of later life. There is a need for a much more interdisciplinary research agenda to take these findings forward. (Edited publisher abstract)
Spirituality and ageing: the role of mindfulness in supporting people with dementia to live well
- Author:
- ROBERTSON Guy
- Journal article citation:
- Working with Older People, 19(3), 2015, pp.123-133.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to review the literature on the role that mindfulness meditation can play in supporting people with dementia to live well. Design/methodology/approach: This paper reviews the literature in a structured way, focussing first on the general effectiveness on mindfulness and then going on to assess its role in attention, emotion regulation, cognitive decline, physical changes in the brain, prevention, and quality of life. Findings: Spirituality has been defined as a process of personal transformation which in many cases can involve a blend of humanistic psychology and esoteric traditions. Meditation, even if practised in a secular fashion can be said to fit within this definition of spirituality. The paper reviews the evidence for the relevance of mindfulness meditation in supporting people to live well with dementia. Research limitations/implications: The evidence is not yet conclusive; however, there is nevertheless a growing body of evidence which suggests that this is a fruitful area for further research. Practical implications: There are numerous implications for practice: if sufficient self-reported benefit from the application of mindfulness to people with dementia to warrant this being offered more generally. If further research substantiates the quality of life benefits then this could be an important development to accompany early diagnosis of dementia. If mindfulness were found to have a preventative effect then that would be of huge practical importance. Social implications: Mindfulness gives people more control of their emotional and thought processes and therefore this could be a significant development for empowering people with dementia and their carers. Originality/value: This is one of the first times that the literature regarding mindfulness and dementia has been reviewed in a systematic way. (Publisher abstract)
Child welfare assessment practices in Scotland: an ecological process grounded in relationship-building
- Author:
- ROBERTSON Anne S.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Public Child Welfare, 8(2), 2014, pp.164-189.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Beginning with the initial contact with the family, Scottish child welfare policy and practice are grounded in ecological practice and community relationships. New guidance called “Getting it Right for Every Child in Scotland” (GIRFEC) is focused on universal child well-being and may have a significant impact on social work practice. This article explores the results of a multi-methods case study conducted in Scotland and highlights key aspects of new policy implementation and relational social work characteristics that are important to advance ecological child welfare practice. It may also have implications for other cultural contexts. (Publisher abstract)
Addressing professional suitability in social work education: results of a study of field education coordinators’ experience
- Author:
- ROBERTSON Jeanette S.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Practice Teaching and Learning, 11(3), 2013, pp.98-117.
- Publisher:
- Whiting and Birch
This exploratory Canadian study investigates the experience and approach of field education coordinators in addressing student professional suitability concerns and action as 'gatekeepers'. Focus group were conducted with field education coordinators from across Canada, and an extensive web-based survey questionnaire administered to all current, and some former social work field education coordinators in Canada. The results reinforce the perception found in social work literature that gatekeeping predominantly falls to the field component of social work education. Findings of the study provide insight into the location of field education within academia; and highlights the important leadership role undertaken by field education coordinators in supporting students, faculty liaisons, field educators, and university administration in addressing concerns related to student professional suitability. Implications for social work education are discussed. (Edited publisher abstract)