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Mutual aid groups for older persons with a mental illness
- Author:
- KELLY Timothy B.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 44(1/2), 2004, pp.111-126.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Older adults with a mental illness face many life stressors as they cope with aging and mental illness. Mutual aid groups represent a particularly potent source of support, and this article explores some of the unique practice issues and themes associated with group work for this vulnerable population. Group beginnings, authority, and intimacy themes are highlighted.
Direct payments, independent living and mental health: an evaluation
- Authors:
- SPANDLER Helen, VICK Nicola
- Publisher:
- Health and Social Care Advisory Service
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 106p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
The Community Care (Direct Payments) Act came into force in April 1997, and from April 2003, Local Authorities have been required to make direct payments to people who are assessed as eligible to receive them and want them, including people in contact with mental health services. However, most have not yet given serious consideration to the implementation of direct payments in mental health and the number of people with mental health needs who have taken up direct payments has remained low in comparison with other groups. The purpose of the National Pilot was to promote independent living through the increased take up of direct payments in mental health. It included five key components: the recruitment of Site Co-ordinators from within local service user networks; the setting up of Steering Groups to oversee the progress of the pilot; the organisation of All Sites Days at six monthly intervals to enable representatives from participating sites to discuss progress and share ideas about implementation; and the setting up of an e-mail discussion group and newsletter.
Direct payments, independent living and mental health: an evaluation: executive summary
- Author:
- HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ADVISORY SERVICE
- Publisher:
- Health and Social Care Advisory Service
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 3p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The Community Care (Direct Payments) Act came into force in April 1997, and from April 2003, Local Authorities have been required to make direct payments to people who are assessed as eligible to receive them and want them, including people in contact with mental health services. However, most have not yet given serious consideration to the implementation of direct payments in mental health and the number of people with mental health needs who have taken up direct payments has remained low in comparison with other groups. The purpose of the National Pilot was to promote independent living through the increased take up of direct payments in mental health. It included five key components: the recruitment of Site Co-ordinators from within local service user networks; the setting up of Steering Groups to oversee the progress of the pilot; the organisation of All Sites Days at six monthly intervals to enable representatives from participating sites to discuss progress and share ideas about implementation;and the setting up of an e-mail discussion group and newsletter.
Counselling older people: a systematic review
- Authors:
- HILL Andrew, BRETTLE Alison
- Publisher:
- British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 92p.
- Place of publication:
- Rugby
The Government’s National Service Framework for older people has been developed in response to the ageing UK population with a consequential need to expand health and social care services for older people. The importance of mental health care for older people as an area of public policy has also been recognised, the under-detection of mental illness in older people having been identified as a key issue. Counselling can play a key role in this area of service provision but the evidence base to demonstrate its effectiveness with this client group has not been established. The Centre for Social Work and Social Care and the Health Care Practice Unit undertook this systematic review of the literature relating to counselling and older people funded by The British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Evaluating an education project in mental health of older people
- Author:
- BUTLER Rose
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 31.8.04, 2004, pp.38-40.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
Describes the development and evaluation of an education and training pathway for older people's mental health aiming to increase the knowledge and skills of non-specialist NHS-registered and support staff working on acute wards for older people. Concludes the workshops were successful because learning outcomes appear to have been achieved. Summarises factors affecting success and makes recommendations to improve training.
Out of sight out of mind
- Authors:
- SHERRATT Chris, YOUNGER-ROSS Sue
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 29.4.04, 2004, pp.40-41.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Intermediate care helps many people stay in their own home and frees up hospital beds, yet many people with dementia are often excluded from these services. Looks at how to provide intermediate care services for older people with dementia, and what can go wrong.
Valuing experience: older people and mental health
- Authors:
- MENTAL HEALTH MEDIA, (Producer)
- Publisher:
- Mental Health Media
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- (43 mins.), videocassette, booklet (20p.)
- Place of publication:
- London
The video features testimony from older people with mental health problems speaking powerfully about the isolation, discrimination and difficulties they’ve faced. Significantly, they move on to share positive experiences of the help and support they receive, alongside their own involvement in making decisions about their care, that enables them to live well. Valuing Experience also features interviews with older people’s advocates and highlights exceptional examples of work in the voluntary sector that demonstrate good practice in person-centred care and promoting well-being and an active lifestyle. Research shows that older people are frequently let down when they really need help and support. 1 in 20 people over 65 have some form of dementia 1 in 10 older people may experience depression – rising to about 40% for those living in care homes. Many older people experience mental distress brought on by isolation, loneliness or loss, but these problems often go unrecognised.
Review of the supporting people programme: independent report
- Author:
- SULLIVAN Eugene
- Publisher:
- RSM Robson Rhodes
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 51p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Supporting People is a new programme which helps vulnerable people, including people with mental health problems, victims of domestic violence and older people, to name but a few, to live independently. Supporting People went live in April 2003. Findings from the Independent Review, Inspections by the Audit Commission, and other research work have shown that there are considerable opportunities for authorities to make efficiency savings in their programme and that some services are not delivering the quality of support that clients deserve.
Support for family carers for an elderly person at home: a systematic literature review
- Authors:
- STOLTZ Peter, UDDEN Giggi, WILLMAN Ania
- Journal article citation:
- Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences, 18(2), June 2004, pp.111-119.
- Publisher:
- Blackwell Publishing
Sweden, like other countries, has an ageing population, and support for the carers of older people in their own homes is an important policy issue. Support may take a variety of forms, both formal and informal, and this review aims to identify and synthesise high quality evidence on family carers’ perspectives of their situations and needs. Twenty-six papers (primarily American and of carers of people with Alzheimer’s disease) are included in the review, showing that carers fear social isolation and want to network with their peers, either for social or learning purposes. They also want respite care. However, the evidence is not clear on whether they actually benefit from these forms of support, or how service provision should be attempted.
The development in Ireland of social work in Psychiatry of Old Age
- Author:
- NOLAN Damien
- Journal article citation:
- Irish Social Worker, 22(1), Autumn 2004, pp.19-22.
- Publisher:
- Irish Association of Social Workers
Provides an account of the key elements of the social work role in Psychiatry of Old Age, a specialist psychiatric service for older people concerned with mental disorders arising in people over the age of 65.