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Evaluating the impact of the New Dynamics of Ageing research programme
- Author:
- NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT TEAM FOR INCLUSION
- Publisher:
- National Development Team for Inclusion
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 114
- Place of publication:
- Bath
This report presents the findings and conclusions from an impact evaluation of the New Dynamics of Ageing (NDA) research programme carried out by the National Development Team for Inclusion (NDTI) between October 2013 and December 2014. The NDA programme was the first, cross-Council, multi-disciplinary research programme on ageing to be commissioned, with the aim of exploring how the understanding and experience of ageing is changing, developing innovative, multidisciplinary research groups and methods, and providing a sound evidence base for policy and practice to ensure research contributes to wellbeing and quality of life. The report draws together four main conclusions based on the key lessons and messages identified from the impact evaluation of the NDA programme: the added value of the programme in achieving impact - for many, being part of the programme was in itself enormously valuable in delivering and supporting impact, not just for researchers, but also for advisory group members, partner organisations and older people; the importance of understanding and working with a diversity of audiences and forms of impact (in order to influence policy, practice and product development); the benefits of promoting successful impact generation methods; and lessons for developing impact evaluation frameworks and methods. (Edited publisher abstract)
Mental health in later life: striving for equality
- Author:
- NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT TEAM FOR INCLUSION
- Publisher:
- National Development Team for Inclusion
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 13
- Place of publication:
- Bath
The issue of older people’s mental health often receives a lower priority than that of children, young people and adults of ‘working’ age. This paper makes the case that equal attention needs to be paid to older people’s mental health, and the services and support they experience, need and want. Drawing on research undertaken by NDTi and others in the sector, this paper highlights the changes required to enable a shift in attitudes and approach in health and social care. It sets out the five key areas where it believes action needs to be taken: overcoming age discrimination in mental health services; increasing voice, visibility and influence of older people with mental health problems; focusing on the common mental health problems experienced by older people, such as depression and substance misuse; clarifying responsibility for commissioning of older people’s mental health services; and developing a coalition on older people’s mental health. It then identifies three priorities for change to help older people have better experiences and responsive and personalised services. The changes are: tackling the ‘double stigma’ of mental health and ageism; developing a shared vision and agenda for change for mental health in later life; and enabling equal access to a range of services, treatments and interventions. The paper aims to prompt for further debate and discussion. (Edited publisher abstract)