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Financial care models in Scotland and the UK
- Authors:
- BELL David, BOWES Alison
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 106p.
- Place of publication:
- York
The study begins by outlining current care policy for older people in the UK, and the development and context of free personal care in Scotland. It then explores the Scottish situation and finds that the similarities are sufficiently strong to argue that Scotland is a good exemplar for social care policies elsewhere in Great Britain. The practical problems encountered in Scotland during its introduction are assessed in detail, from the point of view of both the suppliers of care, and the older people themselves. Looking forward, the authors identify key threats to the sustainability of the Scottish policy and conclude by reviewing the wider lessons for the UK as a whole in designing policies to care for older people.
Support for majority and minority ethnic groups at home- older people's perspectives
- Authors:
- BOWES Alison, MACDONALD Charlotte
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Executive
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Family support and community care: a study of South Asian older people
- Authors:
- BOWES Alison, DAR Naira, SRIVASTAVA Archana
- Publisher:
- The Stationery Office
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 101p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Family support and community care: a study of South Asian older people
- Authors:
- BOWES Alison, DAR Naira, SRIVASTAVA Archana
- Publisher:
- The Stationery Office
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Support for majority and minority ethnic groups at home - older people's perspectives
- Authors:
- BOWES Alison, MACDONALD Charlotte
- Publisher:
- Scottish Executive Central Research Unit. 2000 8p
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- pp
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
This study compares needs and service provision from the perspectives of older people drawn from majority and minority ethnic populations in Glasgow and Edinburgh. The minority ethnic group were people of South Asian origin. The results of two studies provide insight into differences and similarities in relation to knowledge about services, access to services, experience of health care, and informal networks of support.
Good practice in the design of homes and living spaces for people living with dementia and sight loss
- Authors:
- BOWES Alison, et al
- Publisher:
- Thomas Pocklington Trust
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 8
- Place of publication:
- London
This document summarises research findings on the design of homes and living spaces for people living with dementia and sight loss and provides advice on some of the challenges when optimising home environments. The research included systematic review of the literature; focus groups and interviews with 19 people living with dementia and sight loss and 10 care staff; and interviews with key professional stakeholders. The review found that research on design for people with sight loss nearly always emphasises promoting independence and choice. While the literature on design for people with dementia is also concerned with assisting people to manage their home environment, it often includes a focus on control of behaviours, activities and locations. The findings provide evidence-based guidance, information and recommendations about design for people with sight loss and dementia concerning: use of colour and contrast; lighting; fixtures and fittings; layout and design of kitchens; good bathroom design; entrances and exits; gardens and outdoor areas. The document also provides information on how the findings have also been used to draw up practice guidance on designing homes and living spaces for people with dementia and sight loss. (Edited publisher abstract)
Pathways to welfare for Pakistani elderly people in Glasgow
- Authors:
- BOWES Alison, DAR Naira
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Scottish Office. Central Research Unit
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
This research explored the patterns of welfare and mutual care of Pakistani elderly people and their families in Glasgow, with particular reference to use or lack of use of social work services. Interviews were held with elderly people, community group workers and social workers.
Family support and community care: a study of South Asian older people
- Authors:
- BOWES Alison, DAR Naira, SRIVASTAVA Archana
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Executive. Central Research Unit
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 97p.,tables,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Explores the views of older South Asian people about their support needs, in the context of a review of existing provision. Gaps between the needs of older people and their carers and the kind of support available are identified, and ways of bridging these gaps are suggested.
Perspectives on welfare: the experiences of minority ethnic groups in Scotland
- Editors:
- BOWES Alison, SIM Duncan
- Publisher:
- Ashgate
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 250p.,tables,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Aldershot
Includes papers on: the changing policy context; the demography of minority ethnic groups in Scotland; Pakistanis and social rented housing; the housing experience of minority ethnic groups in Scotland; the housing needs of older people from minority ethnic groups; the social work service and older Pakistani people; minority ethnic elders with dementia; welfare needs of minority ethnic carers of older people in Lothian; Pakistani women, general practitioners and health visitors; South Asian women's access to cervical cytology; depression in South Asian women in Scotland; and minority ethnic groups and health and social care.
Pathways to welfare for Pakistani elderly people in Glasgow
- Authors:
- BOWES Alison, DAR Naira
- Publisher:
- Stationery Office/Great Britain. Scottish Office. Central Research Unit
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 64p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Research study looking at provision of services for Pakistani older people in Glasgow. Discusses: unmet and unvoiced need; knowledge of services; community groups and the voluntary sector; ethnically sensitive services; employment and training issues; and mechanisms for service delivery and the problem of referrals.