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Exploring ways for staff to consult people with dementia about services
- Author:
- JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- York
Guide for staff to finding out opinions of services from people with dementia
Is enhanced sheltered housing an effective replacement for residential care for older people
- Author:
- JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- York
Two forms of provision for older people combine housing with care: residential care and sheltered housing. Christine Oldman, of the Centre for Housing Policy at the University of York, conducted an overview of the relatively new forms of enhanced sheltered housing and examined claims that they could reduce reliance on or even replace residential care.
Older owner-occupiers' perceptions of home-ownership
- Author:
- JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- York
Although surveys show that the great majority of older home-owners prefer to own rather than rent their homes, a more detailed interviewed study carried out at King's College London demonstrates that their views are complex and that, although they do generally much prefer to be owner-occupiers, they see burdens accompanying this status. Outlines the findings of the study.
Home-ownership in old-age: financial benefit or burden
- Author:
- JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- York
There is a view that simply because more older people own their homes, they are financially better off than older people used to be. But 40 per cent of people aged 65 and over are not home-owners, renting can be as cheap and the values of some homes are quite low. Outlines the findings of a study.
Pensioners' spending patterns and living standards
- Author:
- JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- York
Spending by pensioners rose less than their incomes over the twelve years to 1991, and more were in poverty in terms of their spending than on the basis of their incomes. Reports on analysis of the Family Expenditure Survey by Deborah Smeaton and Ruth Hancock of the Age Concern Institute of Gerontology, King's College London.
UK poverty: causes, costs and solutions
- Author:
- JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 369
- Place of publication:
- York
A comprehensive report on UK poverty, examining causes, costs and solutions. To be in poverty is to have resources that are well below minimum needs, as a result of a lack of resources – most obviously, income – but also of steep prices for minimum needs. Low resources and high costs cause poverty, separately or together. It is estimated that 13.5 million people live in poverty in the UK. This report explains what poverty is and what causes it, highlights trends and projections in UK poverty, and makes recommendations for tackling: the high costs driving poverty, including housing; poverty in childhood; poverty in working age; poverty in later life; poverty for people with complex needs. The report argues that the problem of poverty can be solved by strengthening family life, ensuring all citizens have the skills they need to operate, fixing flaws in the benefits system, taking practical action to contain rising costs, and moving to more progressive employment and business practices. Solving poverty relies on economic growth, but the proceeds need to be distributed more fairly, and the underlying causes, such as low pay, low skills and high costs, need to be reduced. Where possible, the report has costed the policy recommendations and shown where there could be savings in the long term. The report calls on national and local governments, businesses, employers, providers of essential goods and services, housing providers, public service providers, investors and philanthropists, community, faith and voluntary sector groups and citizens to work together, to reduce the risk of people falling into poverty, mitigate their experiences when they are in poverty and make it easier for them to escape from it. (Edited publisher abstract)
Developing evidence-enriched practice in health and social care with older people: summary
- Author:
- JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 4
- Place of publication:
- York
An evaluation of a collaborative project aimed at developing evidence-enriched practice, using research from the JRF programme ‘A Better Life’ and related evidence. The project ran for one year in six sites, five in Wales and one in Scotland. A key success in this approach was that it established and focused on what mattered to participants (older people, carers, staff, organisations and researchers). Participants chose to implement actions that promoted relationship-centred services and greater autonomy for service users, carers and staff, using a range of evidence, including research, the voices of service users and carers, and practitioner and organisational knowledge. Evidence was used when it was presented in targeted, meaningful and accessible ways including short research summaries, stories, arts-based approaches, standard frameworks and ‘provocative statements’. Skilled facilitation in the use of evidence in service and workforce development was fundamentally important, responding to emerging ideas and contexts and weaving in relevant evidence over time. Learning and development was most successful in organisations that had a clear sense of direction, empowered their staff and involved service users and carers. (Edited publisher abstract)
Commissioning care and support for older people with high support needs
- Author:
- JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 4
- Place of publication:
- York
This paper provides practical guidance for commissioners of older people’s services on the range of models and approaches available for supporting older people with high support needs. It describes the options that are available, what makes them successful and beneficial, and suggests five priorities for commissioners. (Original abstract)
Improving decision-making in the care of older people: exploring the decision ecology: report
- Author:
- JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 71p.
- Place of publication:
- York
The proportion of the population in retirement is estimated to rise significantly. This major demographic change makes it imperative to review the position of older people both as receivers and as givers of care and support. This report reviews the evidence relating to how to improve decisions made by and for older people about their care and support. It investigates how formal, semi-formal and informal relationships can work together to best effect, and the relationship between risk, trust, and good decision-making. The report: examines the nature of decision-making; explores the 'decision ecology' - the multi-factored contextual backdrop to decisions about risk and trust in an ageing society; discusses factors that influence, improve and impede caring decisions taken by a range of actors; considers the role of narratives in improving decisions for, by and about older people and their care; appraises risk management and trust development strategies; and investigates responsibility in decision-making. It argues that effective decision-making requires constructive partnerships between older people (carers and cared-for), and informal and formal carers that understand their value, potential shortcomings and strengths. However, risk elimination is not possible and the wellbeing of older people requires positive risk-taking.
Improving decision-making in the care and support of older people: summary
- Author:
- JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- York
The proportion of the population in retirement is estimated to rise significantly. This major demographic change makes it imperative to review the position of older people both as receivers and as givers of care and support. This report summary outlines the findings of a review of the evidence relating to how to improve decisions made by and for older people about their care and support. It investigates how formal, semi-formal and informal relationships can work together to best effect, and the relationship between risk, trust, and good decision-making. This summary lists the key points identified by the review and also briefly discusses the findings in relation to: how decisions are made; the decision-making ecology; influences on caring decisions; the role of narrative; risk and trust; and responsibility. It argues that effective decision-making requires constructive partnerships between older people (carers and cared-for), and informal and formal carers that understand their value, potential shortcomings and strengths. However, risk elimination is not possible and the wellbeing of older people requires positive risk-taking.