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Financial abuse of older people in Northern Ireland: the unsettling truth
- Author:
- COMMISSIONER FOR OLDER PEOPLE FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
- Publisher:
- Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 24
- Place of publication:
- Belfast
This study provides evidence of the scope and scale of the financial abuse of older people in Northern Ireland. The study interviewed 1,025 people older people (aged 60 and over) across Northern Ireland were surveyed in relation to financial abuse. They were asked 29 questions in relation to their personal finances, money-management and decision-making in the last 12 months. The results found that that 21 per cent of older people surveyed had experienced some kind of financial abuse. The most prevalent forms of financial abuse identified were issues relating to money and possessions (7 per cent of respondents); buying and selling goods (6 per cent of respondents); and issues relating to charity contributions (4 per cent of respondents). Other types of financial abuse identified included: coercion to sign and fraudulent use of signatures; changes to legal and financial documents and investments; experience of coercion; bank account activity; deception and misuse of money; and issues relating to inheritance and power of attorney. Based on the result of the survey sample, which was representative of Northern Ireland’s older population, the findings suggest that over 75,000 older people are experiencing some form of financial abuse in Northern Ireland. (Edited publisher abstract)
Who's calling? Levels of cold calls and scams of older people in Northern Ireland
- Author:
- COMMISSIONER FOR OLDER PEOPLE FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
- Publisher:
- Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 24
- Place of publication:
- Belfast
Drawing on the results of a survey, this report looks at the scale and nature of cold calls and scams affecting older people. The survey involved 1,025 older people and used a representative sample of Northern Ireland’s older population in terms of age group, region, gender and quintile of deprivation. Questions covered unsolicited calls, junk mail, coercion to sign and fraudulent use of signatures, and rogue traders pressurising older people into buying something that they later regretted. The figures show that significant numbers of older people are the victims of scams, with technological developments making older people more vulnerable. It also highlights the emotional impact of scams, which could result in older victims becoming more socially isolated. The survey found 67 per cent of respondents experienced unsolicited calls to their home, with 22 per cent receiving these calls once a week. In addition 2 per cent of respondents reported that they signed documents without understanding what they were signing and 4 per cent disclosed that they felt tricked or pressured into buying something that they later regretted. Short quotations from survey respondents are included. (Edited publisher abstract)
Exploring the prevalence of and factors associated with pain: a cross-sectional study of community-dwelling people with dementia
- Authors:
- BARRY Heather E., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Health and Social Care in the Community, 24(3), 2016, pp.270-282.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of pain among this community-dwelling people with dementia (PWD) and to explore medication use. It also sought to investigate patient and caregiver variables associated with the presence of pain. Community-dwelling PWD and their caregivers were recruited between May 2009 and July 2012 from outpatient memory clinics in Northern Ireland to take part in a face-to-face structured interview with a researcher. Patients' cognitive status and presence of depression were established. A full medication history was taken. Both patients and caregivers were asked to rate patients' pain, at the time of the interview and on an average day, using a 7-point verbal descriptor scale. From the 206 patients who were eligible to take part, 75 patient–caregiver dyads participated in the study (participation rate = 36.4%). The majority of patients (92.0%) had dementia classed as mild or moderate. Pain was commonly reported among the sample, with 57.3% of patients and 70.7% of caregivers reporting patient pain on an average day. Significant differences were found between patients' and caregivers' reports of pain. Two-fifths of patients (40.0%) were prescribed analgesia. Antipsychotic, hypnotic and anxiolytic drug use was low, whereas antidepressant drugs were prescribed more commonly. Presence of pain was unaffected by dementia severity; however, the use of prescribed analgesic medication was a significant predictor of the presence of pain in these patients, whether reported by the patient or their caregiver ‘right now’ or ‘on an average day’. Patient and caregiver recruitment was challenging, and remains a barrier to research in this area in the future. (Edited publisher abstract)
Domiciliary care services for adults in Northern Ireland (2016)
- Author:
- NORTHERN IRELAND. Department of Health. Information and Analysis Directorate
- Publisher:
- Northern Ireland. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 59
- Place of publication:
- Belfast
Summarises statistical information collected from health and social care trusts on adults receiving domiciliary care services from the statutory and independent sectors during a survey week in September. It details information on the numbers of clients receiving domiciliary care, visits, contact hours and intensive domiciliary care provision. Key findings reported include that HSC Trusts provided domiciliary care services for 23,873 clients, 3 per cent more than during the survey week in 2015. Of the 436,174 domiciliary care visits, 31 per cent were provided from the statutory sector and 69 per cent from the independent sector. In relation to length of visit, 50 per cent of all domiciliary care visits were between 16 and 30 minutes long, and 29 per cent of visits were 15 minutes of less. (Edited publisher abstract)
Suicide statistics report 2016: including data for 2012-2014
- Author:
- SCOWCROFT Elizabeth
- Publisher:
- Samaritans
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 44
- Place of publication:
- London
A collation of suicide statistics for the UK, England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland using information available from the official statistics bodies for the years 2012-2014. The document provides data and a description of the suicide rates in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, identifying trends and including breakdowns by age group. It also provides details about how to use suicide data and the differences between countries’ ways of producing them. It reports that there were 6,581 suicides in the UK and Republic of Ireland, in 2014. The figures suggest that rates of suicide in men are decreasing and female rates are increasing, although men remain more than three times more likely to take their own lives than women across the UK and Republic of Ireland. (Edited publisher abstract)
Evidencing the impact of and need for Acting Up
- Authors:
- SHIELDS Jessica, et al
- Publisher:
- Mental Health Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 72
- Place of publication:
- London
Established in Northern Ireland in 2011 by the arts organisation Kaleidoscope, Acting Up provides opportunities for older adults to get involved in the performing arts. This report explores the impact of the Northern Ireland Acting Up programme on those involved and examines the need for and potential uptake of the UK Acting Up pilot programme. It also summarises the emerging evidence base on the impact of creative arts activities on the wellbeing of older adults. Drawing on participant surveys and interviews the research found involvement in Acting Up had a beneficial impact for participants in the areas of improved mental health and wellbeing; recovery from mental ill health; improved memory and concentration; improved creative skills; and improved physical health and coordination. The impact of each of these is reported in detail using quotations from Acting up participants. The friends and families of participants also observed positive changes in and identified benefits for family relationships. The report also identifies some of the key ingredients the Acting Up model. These included: supporting a diversity of older adults to be involved; supporting participants to stay involved; providing flexible and responsive support; and encouraging participants to challenge themselves. (Edited publisher abstract)
Domiciliary care services for adults in Northern Ireland (2015)
- Author:
- NORTHERN IRELAND. Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety
- Publisher:
- Northern Ireland. Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety. Community Information Branch
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 60
- Place of publication:
- Belfast
Summarises information collected from Health and Social Care (HSC) Trusts on adults receiving domiciliary care services from the statutory and independent sectors during a survey week in September 2015. It details information on the numbers of clients receiving domiciliary care, visits, contact hours and intensive domiciliary care provision. The results reported include that approximately 321,987 domiciliary care visits were provided by HSC Trusts, 4 per cent less than the number during the survey week in 2014. Of these visits 34 per cent were provided by the statutory sector and 66 per cent by the independent sector. A total of 6,635 clients received a domiciliary care visit lasting 15 minutes or less, almost three in ten (29 per cent) of all clients receiving domiciliary care. (Edited publisher abstract)
Statistics on community care for adults in Northern Ireland 2015-2016
- Author:
- NORTHERN IRELAND. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Northern Ireland. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 92
- Place of publication:
- Belfast
This report presents information on a range of community activity gathered from health and social care (HSC) trusts including contacts with HSC trusts, care packages in effect, meals on wheels services, residential and nursing accommodation and day care registrations. Community care describes the wide range of services and support which enable individuals to live in their own home or in community settings. It is designed to maintain and promote the independence and well-being of disabled and older people, and has as its overriding objective the aim to enable people to live as full a life as possible, in whatever setting best suits their needs. The report shows that between 1 April 2015 and 31 March 2016, 29,935 persons were in contact with HSC Trusts in Northern Ireland, a one per cent decrease on the same period last year and 10 per cent increase since the same period four years ago. 40 per cent of persons in contact were aged 65 and over. (Edited publisher abstract)
Integrated care partnerships: interim impact report
- Author:
- NORTHERN IRELAND. Health and Social Care Board
- Publisher:
- Northern Ireland. Health and Social Care Board
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 32
- Place of publication:
- Belfast
Highlights some of the early impacts of the Integrated Care Partnerships (ICPs) in Northern Ireland, which were established in 2013 to transform the design and coordination of local health and social care services. ICPs are collaborative networks of care providers which bring together healthcare professionals, social workers, local councils and the voluntary and community sectors, as well as service users and carers. The report looks at the development and organisation of the partnerships. It then looks at the impact of initiatives across some of the 17 ICPs in the five priority clinical areas of: respiratory conditions, diabetes, frail older people, stroke and end of life care. The services focus on preventing illness, delivering more care in the community, reducing demand on hospital services and improving patient and carer experience. (Edited publisher abstract)