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Comparing models of housing with care for later life
- Author:
- JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- York
Interest is growing in the role of housing schemes for older people that combine independent living with relatively high levels of care. This comparative study of seven schemes in England examines different models of housing with care for older people.
Involving Chinese older people in policy and practice
- Author:
- JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- York
This study, by a research team from the University of Sheffield, was an action-orientated and participant-focused project that aimed to enable Chinese older people to influence policy and practice. It also allowed them to reflect on their experiences of involvement. The study found that: Participants had diverse experiences of involvement, both in their own community and in the wider society. Many took part in voluntary work, voted in local and general elections, served as members of management committees in Chinese organisations and attended consultation events organised by local authorities. Those who took part shared common issues about getting involved, including the language barrier, lack of support, lack of leadership and limited level of involvement. There were positives and negatives about getting involved. Participants gained a sense of achievement and an increase in self-confidence, friendship and respect. Sometimes, their involvement brought about practical changes in services and improvement in the lives of Chinese older people. However, they also invested a lot of time, money and energy and involvement could also bring stress and anxiety. There was a mix of personal reasons and social reasons for Chinese older people to get involved. Some participants said they wanted to combat their own or others’ social isolation, and to develop services which could benefit themselves and later generations. Others took part because of invitations from friends or the feeling of being respected and valued. Participants drew up a statement of shared expectations on growing old. This covered provision of Chinese community centres, medical and health services, emergency support, appropriate care, suitable housing, social contacts, lifelong learning and citizen rights.
Older people's housing: choice, quality of life, and under-occupation
- Author:
- JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- York
There are 7.3 million older households in England (households which contain no-one under the age of 55 years) in mainstream or specialist housing, excluding care homes. This paper summarises the findings from a research project which analysed data from sources including the English Housing Survey and the English House Condition Survey, and drew on 15 semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders from private, public and voluntary sector organisations and on a literature review focusing on older people's views about their housing, care and support. The research investigated aspects of housing for older people, covering where older people live, choice for older people who want to move, supply of and demand for specialist housing, moving or staying, quality of life, moving home and the effect on under-occupation of households, and properties released as a result of moves or mortality. It concluded that the specialist housing currently on offer does not reflect the choices that most older people make.
Commissioning relationship-centred care in Essex: an evaluation: summary
- Author:
- JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 4
- Place of publication:
- York
Care homes are facing intense scrutiny, local authorities are under financial pressure and national policy is emphasising the importance of personalised care, choice and control. There is a growing consensus that care services for older people have to change. Essex County Council has shifted its commissioning approach from top-down monitoring, inspection and regulation to one that builds relationships, invests in the development of care home staff, and instils a shared vision for care and support for older people. This summary outlines the content of an evaluation report of the implementation and outcomes of the My Home Life Essex programme introduced to improve the relationship between commissioners and care home providers, and to enable care home managers to focus on providing relationship-centred care. The summary outlines six outcome themes, including embedding quality in commissioning; enabling managers to improve and innovate; modelling relationship-centred care; making risk more transparent; building stronger relationships with partners in other sectors, particularly in health; and challenging traditional models of care. (Edited publisher abstract)