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Mental health in later life, a neglected area of policy and research allocation: summary of the UK Inquiry into Mental Health in Later Life
- Authors:
- HURST Philip, MINTER Jane
- Journal article citation:
- Housing Care and Support, 10(3), December 2007, pp.17-20.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This article summarises the issues identified in the UK Inquiry report on Mental Health in Later Life. It looks at how the Inquiry undertook its work, how older people with mental health problems are often overlooked and what their views and experiences are of accessing services, what actions are proposed for the housing, health and care sectors, and key issues and recommendations.
Mental health problems in old age
- Author:
- PETCH Alison
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 27.09.07, 2007, pp.36-37.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The author examines the findings of an inquiry into older people's mental health problems and the available support and services. The report 'Improving services and support for older people with mental health problems' is the second report from the UK Inquiry co-ordinated by Age Concern into Mental Health and Well-Being in Later Life.
The use of Mental Health Review Tribunals by older people
- Author:
- DWYER Sandra
- Journal article citation:
- Practice: Social Work in Action, 15(3), 2003, pp.51-60.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Focuses on the proportion of older people who are detained under the Mental Health Act 1983 who make applications to tribunals in comparison to younger adults. Some implications for social work practice are explored, both under current legislation, and in the context of legislative reform.
Development and preliminary testing of a framework for quantifying local service provision for people with dementia
- Authors:
- HUGHES Jane, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Quality in Ageing and Older Adults, 21(3), 2020, pp.193-202.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: It was hypothesised that there were variations in health and social care services available for older people with dementia and their carers, and that measurement of this between localities was possible. The purpose of this paper is to present a framework for examining this. Design/methodology/approach: Using a case study approach, data from national surveys of local authorities providing social care and National Health Services Trusts providing old age mental health services conducted in 2014/2015 in England were used. From these, indicators of variation in services for people with dementia and their carers in different geographical areas were created. Measurement of the presence/absence of each service permitted the creation of a service mix score for each area. Findings: The framework comprised 16 attributes each with indicators describing the characteristics of the organisations providing the services; the skill mix of community mental health teams for older people; and the health care and social care services available in localities. Variation was evident, confirmed by quartile analysis and exemplars, suggesting that older people with dementia and their carers in different localities are likely to experience differences in the range of provision available, particularly social care services. Originality/value: The case study approach used achieved its objectives, and the resultant framework has potential for generalisability and utility, given acceptable ecological validity and discriminant validity in identifying variations in service mix. It could be used in both research and practice. (Edited publisher abstract)
Unhappy old age
- Author:
- SHEPARD Stuart
- Journal article citation:
- Health Service Journal, 1.11.07, 2007, pp.26-27.
- Publisher:
- Emap Healthcare
The author look at the situation of the over-65s who suffer from depression, how they are often neglected and face unmet need. The article also briefly highlights initiatives in the NHS that aim to tackle these problems.
Growing old disgracefully
- Author:
- LEE Michele
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Today, October 2007, pp.30-33.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
Services are still failing to meet the needs of older people with mental health problems. The author discusses the issues drawing on findings from the UK Inquiry into Mental Health and Well-Being in Later Life.
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.
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.
Graduation day
- Author:
- JACKSON Catherine
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Today, March 2005, pp.12-13.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
Discusses what happens to people with long-term mental health needs when they reach 65 years and are no longer the responsibility of adult mental health services.
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.