As of April 2012, age discrimination will be banned in the UK and health and social care services will be legally required to promote age equality in their adult mental health services. Of all health and social care services, older people’s mental healthcare has been highlighted as one of the worst examples of discrimination. There is a danger that commissioners and providers of mental health services, in an attempt to meet the need for equality and to save money, might attempt to merge adult and older people’s services into ‘age-blind’ services. However, this does not recognise age-appropriateness and will result in indirect age discrimination. This document explains what age discrimination is, gives examples of age discrimination in action, describes the requirements under the Equality Act 2010, and provides guidance on responding to the equality challenge in a non-discriminatory age-appropriate way.
As of April 2012, age discrimination will be banned in the UK and health and social care services will be legally required to promote age equality in their adult mental health services. Of all health and social care services, older people’s mental healthcare has been highlighted as one of the worst examples of discrimination. There is a danger that commissioners and providers of mental health services, in an attempt to meet the need for equality and to save money, might attempt to merge adult and older people’s services into ‘age-blind’ services. However, this does not recognise age-appropriateness and will result in indirect age discrimination. This document explains what age discrimination is, gives examples of age discrimination in action, describes the requirements under the Equality Act 2010, and provides guidance on responding to the equality challenge in a non-discriminatory age-appropriate way.
Subject terms:
mental health services, older people, adults, age discrimination, good practice;
European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions
Publication year:
1998
Pagination:
221p.
Place of publication:
Dublin
Report providing an analysis of more than one hundred and fifty initiatives in favour of the retention, retraining and reintegration of older workers. Intended as a practical tool for all those concerned with developing practice or supportive policies to combat age barriers in employment.
Report providing an analysis of more than one hundred and fifty initiatives in favour of the retention, retraining and reintegration of older workers. Intended as a practical tool for all those concerned with developing practice or supportive policies to combat age barriers in employment.
Subject terms:
older people, recruitment, training, age discrimination, employment, equal opportunities, good practice;
This report, from researchers the Substance Misuse and Ageing Research Team at the University of Bedfordshire, Addaction and the International Longevity Centre-UK, found that age discrimination in alcohol policy, practice and research is preventing older people from getting the treatment they need to recover from harmful drinking. The findings are based on a survey of professionals, interviews and focus groups with older adults with alcohol problems and a review of relevant policy and published literature. Chapter one provides evidence collected by SMART on current ageism and age discrimination in alcohol policy, practice and research. Chapter two contains research from ILC-UK on age discrimination legislation and policy in the UK, with examples of good practice from other services in health and social care that could be adopted into alcohol treatment and care. The report’s findings highlight examples of practitioners discriminating against older adults, including prioritising young adults for alcohol treatment over older people; the exclusion of older people from some residential alcohol rehab services in England based on arbitrary age limits; and the exclusion of adults over the age of 65 from 46 per cent of clinical trials for alcohol treatment/interventions. The report asserts that some policies and practices are in breach of Equality and Human Rights legislation and calls on UK governments to develop alcohol strategies that recognise that older adults’ needs may be different to those of younger people. It includes recommendations for UK and national governments, public bodies, commissioners, service providers and practitioners.
(Edited publisher abstract)
This report, from researchers the Substance Misuse and Ageing Research Team at the University of Bedfordshire, Addaction and the International Longevity Centre-UK, found that age discrimination in alcohol policy, practice and research is preventing older people from getting the treatment they need to recover from harmful drinking. The findings are based on a survey of professionals, interviews and focus groups with older adults with alcohol problems and a review of relevant policy and published literature. Chapter one provides evidence collected by SMART on current ageism and age discrimination in alcohol policy, practice and research. Chapter two contains research from ILC-UK on age discrimination legislation and policy in the UK, with examples of good practice from other services in health and social care that could be adopted into alcohol treatment and care. The report’s findings highlight examples of practitioners discriminating against older adults, including prioritising young adults for alcohol treatment over older people; the exclusion of older people from some residential alcohol rehab services in England based on arbitrary age limits; and the exclusion of adults over the age of 65 from 46 per cent of clinical trials for alcohol treatment/interventions. The report asserts that some policies and practices are in breach of Equality and Human Rights legislation and calls on UK governments to develop alcohol strategies that recognise that older adults’ needs may be different to those of younger people. It includes recommendations for UK and national governments, public bodies, commissioners, service providers and practitioners.
(Edited publisher abstract)
Subject terms:
alcohol misuse, policy, service provision, older people, age discrimination, law, access to services, therapy and treatment, stereotyped attitudes, good practice;
The exclusion of older workers from the labour market is a widespread phenomenon in Britain, but that the problem has proved to be worse in traditionally depressed regions, where fewer job opportunities are available. A number of local initiatives have been developed to help older workers re-enter the labour market, but initiatives and good practice are often isolated from each other. In this article, authors examine examples of good practice and the barriers which have constrained their continuation; in addition, some initiatives which are not good examples are discussed.
The exclusion of older workers from the labour market is a widespread phenomenon in Britain, but that the problem has proved to be worse in traditionally depressed regions, where fewer job opportunities are available. A number of local initiatives have been developed to help older workers re-enter the labour market, but initiatives and good practice are often isolated from each other. In this article, authors examine examples of good practice and the barriers which have constrained their continuation; in addition, some initiatives which are not good examples are discussed.
Subject terms:
local government, local government policy, older people, policy, unemployment, age discrimination, ageing, employment, good practice;
The purpose of this article is to report the results of two European projects which set out to find examples of good practice in the employment of older workers in different European Union (EU) countries. The Combating Age Barriers project was the first European research to focus on examples of good practice in the employment of ageing workers and developed a detailed classification system. The subsequent Eurowork Age project had similar aims to the first project and employed the same methodology. Before reporting some of the findings from these projects, authors outline the European context and define the concept of good practice.
The purpose of this article is to report the results of two European projects which set out to find examples of good practice in the employment of older workers in different European Union (EU) countries. The Combating Age Barriers project was the first European research to focus on examples of good practice in the employment of ageing workers and developed a detailed classification system. The subsequent Eurowork Age project had similar aims to the first project and employed the same methodology. Before reporting some of the findings from these projects, authors outline the European context and define the concept of good practice.
Subject terms:
older people, population, recruitment, training, age discrimination, ageing, demographics, employment, good practice;
lesbians, older people, racial discrimination, age discrimination, black and minority ethnic people, equal opportunities, gay men, gender, good practice;
Children and Schools, 32(1), January 2010, pp.5-13.
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
Young people at risk for violent and antisocial behaviour often suffer from alienation and a lack of bonding with family, school, and community. The role of the school social worker is often to implement interventions that support inclusion and social functioning. Yet a social work model based on a unidirectional flow of care from the school social worker to young people may limit the level of application of learned skills. The school social worker must also confront the conditions that further promote the marginalisation disempowerment of young people. This article contends that using critical service learning (CSL) to encourage youth activism may promote attributes of resilience and social and emotional learning. Various types of CSL projects and the barriers to use of CSL projects, such as adultism (failure to respect the intelligence and potential of children), are discussed, as are practice implications for school social workers.
Young people at risk for violent and antisocial behaviour often suffer from alienation and a lack of bonding with family, school, and community. The role of the school social worker is often to implement interventions that support inclusion and social functioning. Yet a social work model based on a unidirectional flow of care from the school social worker to young people may limit the level of application of learned skills. The school social worker must also confront the conditions that further promote the marginalisation disempowerment of young people. This article contends that using critical service learning (CSL) to encourage youth activism may promote attributes of resilience and social and emotional learning. Various types of CSL projects and the barriers to use of CSL projects, such as adultism (failure to respect the intelligence and potential of children), are discussed, as are practice implications for school social workers.
Subject terms:
prevention, resilience, school social work, social exclusion, violence, young people, age discrimination, bullying, empowerment, gangs, good practice;
Literature review supporting the report which sets out the basic principles of good practice in working with older lesbians and gay men and looks how to develop an inclusive organisation with adapted services, training and consultation.
Literature review supporting the report which sets out the basic principles of good practice in working with older lesbians and gay men and looks how to develop an inclusive organisation with adapted services, training and consultation.
Extended abstract:
Author
TURNBULL Annmarie;
Title
Opening doors: the needs of older lesbians and gay men; a literature review.
Publisher
Age Concern England, 2001.
Summary
This report surveys recent and current literature regarding the needs of older lesbians and gay men. It complements Opening Doors - Working with older lesbians and gay men, a resource pack that Age Concern England published in July 2001. The document format is much the same as that for the Resource Pack and contains sections which: contexts this work within the wider work programme of Age Concern England; outlines the methods used; summaries the findings; provides illustrative case studies; discusses the findings; and lists references and contacts.
Context
Age Concern is in the process of developing a coherent strategy for working with and on behalf of older lesbians and gay men. Work has already begun in this area. The Resource Pack, Opening Doors - Working with older lesbians and gay men, (2001), has been produced, launched and circulated, and a series of training event undertaken for local Age Concerns. It is the intention now to continue to raise the profile of the work by seeking out examples of good practice throughout the federation and the wider community. In that context this report was commissioned to analyse the outcomes of a literature search on the needs of older lesbians and gay men and to highlight key issues and findings that would inform strategy.
Method
The author states that the work undertaken was desk research and the methods have been limited to: catalogue and abstract scanning; document retrieval and analysis; telephone conversations; and, compilation of brief illustrative UK case studies. No search strategy and inclusion criteria are defined.
Contents
This 23 page report is divided into four sections. Section one outlines the function of this report, provides contextual information and the aims of the report, and, briefly outlines the methods utilised in the literature review. Section two provides a summary of findings from the literature review and looks at possible positive and possible negative issues for the ageing lesbian/gay individual. Section three lists references and suggested further reading, and section four lists relevant contacts.
Conclusion
"While research to date indicates that a lesbian or gay man's sexual identity has both positive and negative potential in their ageing process, it needs to be stressed that most of the samples have focused on people who are relatively comfortable with their sexuality. Invisibility is a crucial factor. It inhibits the potential for research, reinforces the idea that there are no specific needs among this group and silences the gay and lesbian individual.
Not surprisingly, gay men and lesbians share the same common concerns about ageing as most older people: loneliness, ill health and financial concerns. They also share the realisation that support around these three issues is frequently inadequate. What distinguishes them is that their old age could be improved in other ways by significant changes in social attitudes, the law and subsequently to service provision."
37 References.
Subject terms:
homosexuality, housing, lesbians, life style, literature reviews, older people, social care provision, age discrimination, attitudes, discrimination, education, gay men, good practice;
This good practice guide is based on the principles which guide the Anchor Trust's approach to mental health. These include: non discrimination in accessing and using housing care and support services; support for initiatives and partnerships with other organisations; user focus; expectations of full quality of life issues for users; and the principle that every person is an individual. Topics covered include: understanding dementia; challenging behaviour; older people from ethnic groups; research and overview; and the effect on carers.
This good practice guide is based on the principles which guide the Anchor Trust's approach to mental health. These include: non discrimination in accessing and using housing care and support services; support for initiatives and partnerships with other organisations; user focus; expectations of full quality of life issues for users; and the principle that every person is an individual. Topics covered include: understanding dementia; challenging behaviour; older people from ethnic groups; research and overview; and the effect on carers.
Subject terms:
mental health problems, older people, supported housing, supported living, standards, user participation, age discrimination, ageing, carers, black and minority ethnic people, challenging behaviour, dementia, good practice;
Resource pack intended for any individual or organisation interested in developing services for, or working with, older lesbians and gay men. The guidance is applicable to a wider audience including all who work with lesbians and gay men. The report sets out the basic principles of good practice in working with older lesbians and gay men and looks how to develop an inclusive organisation with adapted services, training and consultation. The pack is accompanied by a literature review in a separate booklet.
Resource pack intended for any individual or organisation interested in developing services for, or working with, older lesbians and gay men. The guidance is applicable to a wider audience including all who work with lesbians and gay men. The report sets out the basic principles of good practice in working with older lesbians and gay men and looks how to develop an inclusive organisation with adapted services, training and consultation. The pack is accompanied by a literature review in a separate booklet.
Subject terms:
homosexuality, housing, lesbians, life style, older people, social care provision, age discrimination, attitudes, discrimination, education, gay men, good practice;