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Elderly people - rights and opportunities
- Author:
- MANTHORPE Jill
- Publisher:
- Longman,|Age Concern
- Publication year:
- 1986
- Pagination:
- 170p.
- Place of publication:
- Harlow
The evaporation effect: final evaluation of the Help the Aged intermediate care programme for older people
- Authors:
- CORNES Michelle, WEINSTEIN Pauline, MANTHORPE Jill
- Publisher:
- Help the Aged
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 47p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This is the final evaluation of the Help the Aged Intermediate Care Programme for Older People, drawing attention to the hardship caused by the 'evaporation' of intermediate care after a matter of weeks, when the need is clearly for continuing care.
Gearing up: housing associations' responses to tenants with dementia from black and minority ethnic groups
- Authors:
- LIPMAN Valerie, MANTHORPE Jill
- Publisher:
- Age UK
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 20
- Place of publication:
- London
Explores how social housing providers meet the needs of people with dementia who are from black and minority ethnic backgrounds. The study took an audit approach and investigated current practice and policy by interviewing respondents from 11 housing associations (HAs) providing sheltered housing and extra–care support that are already serving tenants or lease holders with dementia from different ethnic backgrounds and received information from 15 more. The overriding finding is that while all the HAs are developing their understanding of dementia, and have policies in place relating to equalities and diversity, none have yet fully integrated the three strands of housing, dementia care and cultural or ethnicity related needs and preferences, nor the impacts of racism and disadvantage. The study found similarities in both policy and practice between the different HAs in relation to tenants with dementia and offers of housing to older people from varied backgrounds. Differences appeared to be in the degree of integrating understandings and knowledge of dementia and of cultural or ethnic diversity. However, some HAs were apprehensive about how to manage dementia if their focus had previously been on addressing needs related to ethnic or cultural identities or discrimination or disadvantages. All but one of the HAs had or were developing dementia strategies, and were training their staff to understand and recognise dementia. (Edited publisher abstract)
Diversity in older people and access to services: an evidence review
- Authors:
- MORIARTY Jo, MANTHORPE Jill
- Publisher:
- Age UK
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 97p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Age UK commissioned this literature review to provide information on equality and diversity issues relevant to older people living in the United Kingdom in relation to the following areas: falls prevention, home from hospital services, practical support at home (e.g. handyperson services), befriending, and day opportunities. The review was structured around the experiences of older people in terms of their protected characteristics, as defined in the Equality Act 2010 (age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion and belief, sex and sexual orientation). The findings are discussed in terms of need, access, outcomes, user experiences and user engagement. While some of the services discussed are associated with use of health and social care services, others relate to wider elements of wellbeing, such as home repairs and modification, or a community support service and befriending that have roots in the voluntary sector. Many of the areas considered cross different sectors. The key conclusion of this scoping review is that, despite the longstanding nature of equalities legislation in terms of sex, race, and disability, the number of studies specifically designed to measure inequality in terms of these characteristics remains tiny.
The transition from cognitive impairment to dementia: older people's experiences
- Authors:
- MANTHORPE Jill, et al
- Publisher:
- National Institute for Health Research
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 119p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The aim of this study was to understand the experiences, expectations and service needs of the person who is becoming the person with dementia, from the perspectives of the older person and their supporter or carer. Separate interviews were carried out with 27 people with memory problems as well as 26 key supporters and carers, regarding their perceptions of expectations, experiences and perceptions of the process of assessment and diagnosis. The interviews were transcribed and analysed to generate themes and codes. Few of the participants experienced the system of memory assessment as patient-centred. Instead, they felt that they were kept waiting for long periods of time without knowing what was going on, and sometimes experienced tests and assessments as distressing in settings that could be alarming. Five transitions in the experience of the participants were identified: ‘internalising dialogue’; ‘confirming positions’; ‘seeking expert advice’; ‘being tested’; and ‘seeking understanding’. The findings suggest that transition is not a linear process. Professionals would be better able to provide tailored support to individuals and their carers at this uncertain time if they are informed of the ‘journey’ from the insights of those who have undertaken it. Recommendations are providing relating to: national issues; issues for commissioners and practitioners; and research questions.
Strategic approaches for older people from black and minority ethnic groups
- Authors:
- MANTHORPE Jill, HARRIS Jess, LAKEY Sheila
- Publisher:
- King's College London. Social Care Workforce Research Unit
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 78p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
In 2026 the older black and minority ethnic (BME) population in the UK will reach over 1.8 million, a ten-fold increase since 2005. In 2004 Better Government for Older People (BGOP) commissioned a survey of local government strategies for black and minority ethnic older people. The survey identified a third of local authorities who responded had approaches underway; another third were considering or initiating responses; but approximately one third of local authorities had no plans to produce a strategic document to reflect their plans in meeting the needs of their BME older communities. The local authorities who were failing to meet the needs of older BME groups requested guidance about developing strategic approaches to population. This guide shares a collection of ideas and approaches that have deemed successful in some areas. It consists of seven important dimensions: a strategic approach; commitment and leadership; partnership; a picture of older people; involving older people; communication and information; and evaluation and impact.
Scoping review of the research and evidence base relating to advocacy services and older people's entry into care homes in England
- Authors:
- MANTHORPE Jill, MARTINEAU Stephen
- Publisher:
- King's College London. Social Care Workforce Research Unit
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 32p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This review scopes the literature on advocacy in relation to the decision to enter a care home on a regular or permanent basis. The introduction gives the background and notes on international developments. Absence of research, the Independent Mental Capacity Advocate service, and future research are commented on. Current and recent projects are listed. The results of the literature search are listed with summaries of each item.
Intermediate care and older people: building a case for continuous care
- Authors:
- MANTHORPE Jill, et al
- Publisher:
- Help the Aged
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 32p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The Help the Aged Intermediate Care Programme for Older People aimed to establish an integrated service in which the needs of the older person came first and the contribution of the voluntary and community sector was seamlessly interwoven with that of the health and social care services. Volunteers were able to fill the gaps left by statutory provision, and according to service users, made a dramatic difference to the social rehabilitation of frail older people recovering from illness. This report makes a compelling case for continuing care, but the current attitude of service commissioners does not bode well for the longer-term provision of low-level support.
Depression in later life
- Authors:
- MANTHORPE Jill, ILIFFE Steve
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 160p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
The authors take a multidisciplinary approach and employ both medical and psycho-social models of depression. The medical model is used to identify symptoms, make diagnoses and work towards optimal treatment. Psycho-social perspectives provide insight into the scale and complexity of the condition and point to its social causes. The authors identify different levels of depression through in-depth analysis and consider the condition in relation to, but distinct from, dementia, psychosis and anxiety disorders, helping professionals to make the correct diagnosis. Supporting case studies show that depression, and the physical symptoms often linked to it, are amenable to treatment. The authors provide practical guidance for health and social care practitioners and suggest numerous coping strategies.
Championing older people: making a difference; summary survey findings from 209 older people's champions
- Author:
- MANTHORPE Jill
- Publisher:
- Better Government for Older People
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 2p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This report reveals the many varied perspectives and experiences of a group of people with the title Older People’s Champion. It is based on analysis of the 209 replies to a postal survey undertaken in England during the summer of 2003. Older people’s champions have taken on this role with mixed feelings. Most are highly committed to improving services for older people.As local champions they are not always clear about what is expected of them, or how to influence or take the lead on change.They find it helpful to talk with other champions, to draw on local networks and to work across organisations. Most see their role as a way of raising the profile of older people’s services, and of maintaining the momentum of the National Service Framework for Older People.