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'Third-age' workers caring for adults and older people in England: findings from secondary analysis of the National Minimum Data Set for Social Care
- Authors:
- HUSSEIN Shereen, MANTHORPE Jill
- Journal article citation:
- Diversity in Health and Care, 8(2), June 2011, pp.103-112.
- Publisher:
- Radcliffe Publishing
Even though the UK has implemented policies to combat the effects of age discrimination, ageism is still evident in the hiring, retention and career development opportunities of older workers. As such, this paper investigated the current stock of older workers in the adult social care sector in England. Data was drawn from the National Minimum Data Set for Social Care, and included 80,000 samples of workers. The paper examined the changing profile of three closely related third-age cohorts and investigate the similarities and differences between those working in the care sector aged 60 years or older, and two younger age groups, namely 50-54 and 55-59 years. Analysis revealed that workers in the age range 50-75 years constitute nearly 40% of the whole workforce. In particular, the impact of the oldest third-age group, aged 60-75 years, is substantial, contributing to around 12% of the total. The implications of this diversity are explored.
Smarter working in social and health care: professional perspectives on a new technology for risk appraisal with older people
- Authors:
- MANTHORPE Jill, et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Social Work, 40(6), September 2010, pp.1829-1846.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
Health Risk Appraisal for Older People (HRAO) is a self-assessment information technology system for promoting health and well-being in later life. This technology permits the profiling of individuals’ self-reported health, activities and lifestyle, and tailors advice to them about how best to improve their health. The paper reports on the Smarter Working in Social Sare & Health (SWISH) study, which explored the potential for incorporating social dimensions that may impact negatively on health and well-being into HRAO, and considers its potential use by social work authorities and practitioners. The study took place in two London local authorities in 2005 to 2007. A multi-method approach consolidated findings from focus groups and interviews with older people and professionals. The objectives were: to refine a method to improve access to information and services, and to identify older people at risk; and to examine the potential of the method to enrich public sector information and to profile local populations to inform local commissioners. Under the first objective, views were mixed. The existing health risk assessment tool was seen as comprehensive, with the capacity to identify low-level risks to well-being, although possibly burdensome. Under the second objective, social workers and managers were uncertain how to make use of local population data and to the capacity of local resources to meet information needs. The article concludes with messages for practitioners and managers.
Rural dimensions of elder abuse: contributions to the No Secrets review from rural older people
- Authors:
- CORNES Michelle, MANTHORPE Jill, HASELDEN Noreen
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adult Protection, 12(3), August 2010, pp.20-29.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This paper explores elder abuse in rural communities. As part of the consultation around the review of the guidance document 'No Secrets', published by the Department of Health in 2008, a project was commissioned to listen to the views and experiences of a group of older people living in a rural community in Lancashire and Cumbria. The participants were 15 members of a County Forum for the Older Person who were divided into 2 focus groups. The groups discussed questions taken from the 'Keeping People Safe – Tell us how we can help' booklet and some case vignettes. This article reports on the findings of the consultation process and lessons for the review. These largely support the literature in confirming the variety of experiences and views held by rural older people, their personal activity related to protection of themselves and their sense of heightened vulnerabilities but also security from living in rural areas.
Ageing cities: public health approaches to creating a mentally healthy London for older citizens
- Authors:
- MANTHORPE Jill, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Public Mental Health, 8(3), September 2009, pp.20-27.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
At a time of increasing interest in mental health in later life, the role of public health approaches is potentially heightened. This paper draws on interview data with older people living in London to consider the interplay between personal and public approaches to health and well-being. The interviews were under taken as part of the midpoint review of the UK government's 10-year strategy for older people (Healthcare Commission et al, 2006) and the social characteristics of London are considered.
Rural areas and personalisation
- Author:
- MANTHORPE Jill
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 23.10.08, 2008, p.34, 36.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Findings from a recent study to investigate how individual budgets have fared in country areas are summarised. The study sought the views of lead officers, mainly social service managers, from rural local authorities where individual budgets (IBs) were piloted. It also included the views of providers and service users in rural areas of England. The results highlight the importance of the local context of personalisation, and the need to consider specific rural issues.
Research into practice
- Author:
- MANTHORPE Jill
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 6.3.03, 2003, p.49.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The Greater London Authority has recently published research comparing data on London's older population with those in other cities. Figures reveal a group declining in numbers and dependent on extended family networks.
Commissioning community well-being: focus on older people and transport
- Authors:
- MANTHORPE Jill, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Integrated Care, 14(4), August 2006, pp.28-37.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
The authors consider community well-being and new approaches to reinvigorating partnership working for older people's services. In particular they focus on improving transport for older people. The article draws on findings from a series of public consultations, group discussions and interviews with older people in 10 purposively selected localities in England. Although there was great diversity in issues raised by older people on the subject of transport, both across and between the sites, the authors point to a number of core analytical themes which could assist commissioners in developing a citizens' framework designed to address this traditionally 'wicked' issue.
Someone to expect each day
- Authors:
- CORNES Michelle, MANTHORPE Jill
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 8.12.05, 2005, pp.36-37.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The authors describe the findings of a research project on older people's experiences of intermediate care carried out by Help the Aged. The programme operated in seven sites across England and piloted different ways of including volunteers and the voluntary sector in NHS and social services intermediate care. The authors suggests the forthcoming white paper on care outside hospital will need to address how more intensive short-term support, such as that provided by intermediate care, can be cushioned by a tier of low-level continuous voluntary sector support which guarantees older people "someone to expect each day".
Working with colleagues and other professionals when caring for people with dementia at the end of life: home care workers’ experiences
- Authors:
- MANTHORPE Jill, et al
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Care and Caring, 3(4), 2019, pp.567-583.
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
Caring for people with dementia often necessitates inter-professional and inter-agency working but there is limited evidence of how home care staff work as a team and with professionals from different agencies. Through analysis of semi-structured interviews, the research explores the experiences of home care workers (n = 30) and managers of home care services (n = 13) in England (2016‐17). Both groups sought to collaboratively establish formal and informal practices of teamwork. Beyond the home care agency, experiences of interacting with the wider health and care workforce differed. More explicit encouragement of support for home care workers is needed by other professionals and their employers. (Edited publisher abstract)
Does age matter in the social care workforce?
- Authors:
- LIPMAN Valerie, MANTHORPE Jill, HARRIS Jess
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Long-Term Care, September 2018, pp.1-11. Online only
- Publisher:
- King's College London
- Place of publication:
- London
Context: With the population in England ageing, more people are living with complex physical and mental health needs and need care and support. As a result demand for care workers is increasing. Objective: This paper presents findings from qualitative research in England that aimed to explore the perspectives of frontline care workers, their managers and service users about what difference the age of the care workforce potentially makes at an individual, organisational or workforce level. Method: Interviews, semi-structured and face to face, in four local authority sites in England. Findings: Age plays a role in the perceived character of the care workforce. A commonly-held view is that life experience is one of the most valuable qualities a care worker brings to their role. While experience is generally valued, it may be framed as experience in care work, or more generally as life experience. Younger care workers may be often seen by older colleagues and service users as less reliable until they prove themselves. However, managers often identify enthusiasm and ability to accommodate change among younger care staff. Managers are interested in having an ‘age mix’ of staff beyond retention and sustainability issues. Limitations: The authors acknowledge the risk that the interview data may not be generalisable or totally representative of staff or care users; the study did not include directly employed care workers nor collect health-related information or personal narratives. Those employers who agreed to participate may be more committed to workforce development and value their staff. Nonetheless data are sector-wide and there are sizeable numbers of participants. Moreover, the views of users of social care and family carers are also included. Implications: The article provides views from a range of stakeholders in social care on whether age matters in this workforce. Instances of age discrimination or stereotypes affecting different ages were reported but also the opportunities in social care work for people to work in later life and to move to this work after other work or family experiences. The age of the social care workforce needs to be considered as part of workforce planning, tailoring skills development and value-based work commitment among all age groups, reducing physical demands, and providing flexible working conditions. (Edited publisher abstract)