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The mobilities of care in later life: exploring the relationship between caring and mobility in the lives of older people
- Authors:
- CROUCHER Karen, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Ageing and Society, 41(8), 2021, pp.1788-1809.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
There has been a renewed call for a revaluing of informal caring in order to counter the way that caring is undervalued, taken for granted and invisible. Travel is one area where a detailed critique of this issue has emerged with the concept of ‘mobility of care’, however, this concept has only been applied in relation to younger age groups, and our understanding of mobilities of care in later life remains underdeveloped. By ‘mobilities of care’ we mean journeys made for the purpose of giving and receiving informal care and support. This paper draws on the mobility narratives of 99 older people (aged 55 and above) living in three locations in the North of England who participated in a two-year qualitative longitudinal study that explored the inter-play between mobility, wellbeing and life transitions. We focused on the experience of managing life transitions rather than assume that chronology per se determines wellbeing. Narratives of ageing emphasise the importance of getting out and about, and being socially connected active citizens. Our study demonstrates that for many older people getting out and about is not for leisure or utility purposes but to give support and care. As such, these journeys have a particular significance in the lives of older people and in the construction of roles, meaning and identity in later life. (Edited publisher abstract)
Older people's experiences of renting privately
- Authors:
- RUGG Julie, CROUCHER Karen
- Publisher:
- Age Concern; Help the Aged
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 36p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The strategic importance of the private rented sector in meeting the housing needs of older people and in extending their housing choices is likely to increase. This project used qualitative methods to explore the experiences of older people living in the private rented sector and considered ways in which the findings could be used to frame a private rented sector strategy for this age group. Thirty face-to-face interviews were undertaken with 32 people aged between 54 and 89 who were or had recently been living in the private rented sector. The findings showed that the experiences of older people in the private rented sector are highly diverse. The report considers: the variation of experience; affordability; property quality; care and adaptations; management standards; and security of tenure. It also proposes key elements of a private rented sector strategy including an accommodation register, advice on Local Housing Allowance, and monitoring of regulated tenancies. The report concludes that the strategy needs to be flexible and non-prescriptive, and that any interventions must not distort the rental housing market or dissuade landlords from renting to this part of the market.
Review of sheltered housing in Scotland
- Authors:
- CROUCHER Karen, et al
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Government Social Research
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 8p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
This review of sheltered housing in Scotland has been undertaken by the Centre for Housing Policy and York Health Economics Consortium at the University of York for the Scottish Executive and Communities Scotland. The review was intended to address a number of questions relating to: the supply and condition of sheltered housing in Scotland; changes and barriers to change; costs of developing, maintaining, and staffing sheltered housing; issues relating to low or high demand; the changing role of sheltered housing; residents’ experiences of sheltered housing; and the future housing aspirations of older people.
Review of sheltered housing in Scotland
- Authors:
- CROUCHER Karen, et al
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Government Social Research
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 159p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
This report provides a review of sheltered housing for older people in Scotland. It has been undertaken by the Centre for Housing Policy and York Health Economics Consortium at the University of York for the Scottish Executive and Communities Scotland. The review draws on both quantitative and qualitative data and covers an overview of the supply of sheltered housing in Scotland, the age, condition and suitability of sheltered housing provision, the demand for sheltered housing, the services provided and charges, residents’ experience of sheltered housing based on postal survey, key findings from site visits and interviews and focus groups with sheltered housing residents, external impressions of sheltered housing and the changing role of sheltered housing.
Housing issues for older people in rural areas
- Authors:
- BEVAN Mark, CROUCHER Karen
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Government Social Research
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 26p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
This paper or ‘think-piece’ has been commissioned by the Scottish Executive Development Department. Its aim is to offer expert reflections on the policy actions that might be inferred from the evidence base on older people’s housing and support needs in rural Scotland. Topics covered included: types of tenure and household size for older people in rural areas, housing and support service aspirations of older people in rural areas, information needs of older people in rural areas, relative cost of providing housing services for older people in rural areas, exploration of the barriers to delivering services for older people in rural areas, consideration of any potentially useful alternative approaches to service delivery that have been put in place, and consideration of the different ‘ruralities’ in Scotland. Suggestions for policy and practice for consideration by the Scottish Executive are outlined.
Promoting supportive relationships in housing with care: report
- Authors:
- CROUCHER Karen, BEVAN Mark
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 52p.
- Place of publication:
- York
Evidence has consistently shown that older people with high support needs, particularly those who have cognitive and sensory impairments, can be marginalised within housing with care schemes. This research looks at approaches to Housing with Care (HWC) in England and Wales, and how these communities are being made socially inclusive places to live, based on what older people with high support needs say they value and want. The report found that: communities are more likely to be inclusive when organisations have taken positive steps to promote a central ethos and culture of respect and tolerance of individuals; one of the ways of promoting respect and tolerance is by raising awareness of the experiences of people with conditions and impairments; organisations can take a number of steps to create an underlying environment that helps residents participate; and neighbourliness is key to supportive communities.
Promoting supportive relationships in housing with care: summary
- Authors:
- CROUCHER Karen, BEVAN Mark
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- York
Evidence has consistently shown that older people with high support needs, particularly those who have cognitive and sensory impairments, can be marginalised within housing with care schemes. This research looks at approaches to Housing with Care (HWC) in England and Wales, and how these communities are being made socially inclusive places to live, based on what older people with high support needs say they value and want. The report found that: communities are more likely to be inclusive when organisations have taken positive steps to promote a central ethos and culture of respect and tolerance of individuals; one of the ways of promoting respect and tolerance is by raising awareness of the experiences of people with conditions and impairments; organisations can take a number of steps to create an underlying environment that helps residents participate; and neighbourliness is key to supportive communities.
Establishing long-term research relationships with older people: exploring care practices in longitudinal studies
- Authors:
- ATTUYER Katia, GILROY Rose, CROUCHER Karen
- Journal article citation:
- Ageing and Society, 40(5), 2020, pp.1064-1083.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Drawing on a recently completed longitudinal research project with 96 participants aged 55+, the paper provides insight into the challenges of carrying out ethical practices when engaged in longer-term research relationships with older people. It builds on a body of work that purposely records in detail the ethical dilemmas researchers face, the options available to them and the rationale guiding their reaction. The Co-Motion research, led by the University of York, examined the impact of major later-life transitions on mobility and wellbeing, and was therefore focused on times of change that were, for some participants, accompanied by suffering. Over three years, the project used a range of methods to explore with each individual the dynamic nature of lived experience: change, continuity, endurance, transition and causality. The paper addresses the negotiation of informed consent over the life of long-term research relationships; the ‘care work’ involved; contested understandings of vulnerability; and the need for ongoing ethical reflection. The paper concludes by calling for greater reflexivity and suggests a more participant-focused approach to ethics in the field, demanding both greater self-awareness from researchers and allowing the participants to have greater voice in the research processes. (Edited publisher abstract)
Handypersons evaluation: interim key findings
- Authors:
- CROUCHER Karen, LOWSON Karin
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department for Communities and Local Government
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 6p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Handypersons carry out minor home repairs and adaptations to help older and disabled people remain living independently in their own home. In 2009/10 the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) introduced a handypersons grant for local authorities in England. (£17m in 2010/11). This funding was designed to kick-start new services and to build capacity and range of services where they already existed. Alongside this funding, DCLG commissioned an independent evaluation of the national programme. This briefing summarises the findings from the first year of evaluation. It includes a review of the literature, surveys of local authorities and service providers, and case study interviews with key stakeholders, including service providers, in local authorities. These interim findings show that the DCLG funded handyperson schemes offer valuable services for older and disabled people. Emerging messages for success highlight: the importance of innovative management and effective teams; using feedback from clients; gaining the support of local communities and linking with other services and groups; promoting to a range of commissioners and other organisations; and demonstrating the preventative nature of handyperson services in avoiding costs elsewhere. The full report (due autumn 2011) will assemble evidence on setting up and operating successful services including a financial benefits toolkit.
Housing choices and aspirations of older people: research from the New Horizons Programme
- Author:
- CROUCHER Karen
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department for Children, Schools and Families
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 60p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
This report was commissioned by Communities and Local Government as part of a larger project to support the development of the National Strategy for Housing in an Ageing Society Researchers at the University of York undertook eight focus groups composed of 'younger' older people (aged 48 to 64), and 'older' old people (aged 65 and above) to explore the influences on participants' housing decisions, and their future housing intentions and aspirations. The groups were located in different parts of England, including rural, urban and suburban areas. Groups were purposefully recruited to include people who owned their own properties, or were renting from the social and private rented sectors, older people with disabilities, older people from black and minority ethnic (BME) communities, and older lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender(LGBT) people.