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Proposals to extend age discrimination legislation (age goods, facilities and services): consultation document
- Author:
- NORTHERN IRELAND. Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister
- Publisher:
- Northern Ireland. Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 118
- Place of publication:
- Belfast
This consultation sets out policy proposals to protect adults and young people aged 16 years and over from discrimination on the basis of age in relation to goods, facilities and services, charities, premises, education, public functions, and private clubs and associations. The scope of the proposals is therefore broader than goods, facilities and services alone. The proposals also cover health and social care and financial services, setting out the evidence of current discriminatory practice, scope and exceptions of proposals and how these would work in practice. The consultation ends on 8 October 2015. (Edited publisher abstract)
Top tips from local authorities who have developed strategies to help older people to access direct payments
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 7p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Two case studies are provided from local authorities to illustrate the approaches they have used to increase the uptake of direct payments. Each case study provides a top tip, a detailed explanation of the approach taken and contact details for further information. The two case studies cover: Mainstreaming direct payments from Cornwall County Council and offering direct payments for older people as a first option from Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council.
National review of access and eligibility in adults' social care: overview report
- Author:
- CARE AND SOCIAL SERVICES INSPECTORATE WALES
- Publisher:
- Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 19p.
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
In order to manage their resources, local authorities have to apply eligibility criteria in order to identify the people whose needs they will meet and those they will not. The aim of this review was to investigate the issues that impact on access to social services, including the application of eligibility criteria. The review primarily focuses on services for older people. The research involved a survey completed by all 22 local authorities. This was followed by fieldwork in 8 local authorities involving small group, semi-structured discussions with a number of identified officers. The report discusses: the thresholds for accessing social services; whether officers understand and monitor how eligibility criteria are applied; where eligibility criteria fit with the broader issues on access to services; and whether the application of eligibility criteria is fair and consistent. The findings showed that most local authorities (15 out of 22) set their eligibility criteria at critical and substantial. The barrier to getting support is at the stage of first contact where decisions are made regarding who gets through to assessment. The overall picture is of tightening resources, with increasing demand, people presenting with increasingly complex or severe levels of need, and changes to eligibility criteria due to financial pressures.
Customers' experiences of contact with the Pension, Disability and Carers Service: research summary
- Authors:
- WHITFIELD Grahame, et al
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department for Work and Pensions
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 3p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This research, commissioned by the Pension, Disability and Carers Service (PDCS), was conducted over a six month period in a context of government initiatives to increase levels of support to low income pensioners. This study aimed to provide PDCS with detailed insights into what kinds of trigger events encourage pensioners to make contact with PDCS; whether and how they are facilitated in doing so by others with whom they are in touch; what channels of communication they use; how they experience their contact with the service; and what PDCS might do to enhance the effectiveness of their service delivery. The research involved in-depth interviews with 30 older people, and three discussion groups. The research highlighted a number of barriers to PDCS achieving its aim of ensuring that those older people who are entitled to PDCS benefits are aware of and receive the full financial assistance, services and support that are available to them. Overall, there was a general lack of awareness of the availability of financial assistance from PDCS, and many people felt that they had to jump through hoops to demonstrate their entitlement.
Telecare: telecare services for older people
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 5p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This briefing is part of the Department of Health's prevention package which aims to raise the focus on older people's prevention services and encourage their use. This and the other resources in the package are designed to support PCTs, SHAs and Local Authorities in prioritising and effectively commissioning services that support the health, well-being and independence of older people. The paper describes telecare as the use of electronic sensors and aids that make the home environment safer so that people can live at home independently for longer. A number of different types of telecare device are described, along with related assistive technologies. Two case studies are provided to show how telecare can support older people. There is some information about availability of telecare in the UK and links to websites that provide further information.
LinkAge Plus: capacity building: enabling and empowering older people as independent and active citizens
- Authors:
- WILLIS Martin, DALZIEL Robert
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department for Work and Pensions
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 74p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
This reports on research that set out to examine the extent to which LinkAge Plus (LAP) has been a tool for capacity building. A wide range of initiatives were created across the eight LAP pilot sites. The report analyses how they can contribute to an overall framework for effective capacity building. Contents include: capacity building: theory, research and policy; better use of existing services which increases number and range of older people benefiting from improved outcomes; development of new services creating different outcomes for older people.
Standards for adult social care support services for carers
- Author:
- NORTHERN IRELAND. Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety
- Publisher:
- Northern Ireland. Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 19p.
- Place of publication:
- Belfast
The need for an inspection of Social Care Support Services for Carers of Older People in Northern Ireland was identified during the consultation on the former Social Services Inspectorate's inspection programme for 2002-2005. The inspection continued into 2006. The reports arising from the inspection identify many areas of good practice and good quality work undertaken by highly motivated staff. The reports have sought to identify both what is working well and where improvements are still needed. The reports, with their recommendations to Boards and Trusts and their partner Agencies, together with the draft standards and other initiatives from DHSSPS, provide a clear and coherent framework for the future provision of robust, high quality support for carers. Support for carers is a central policy objective for the Department. The final Standards for Adult Social Care Support Services for Carers were issued in July 2008 and will complement other published standards with regard to practice and social care service provision. The standards will be of use to Commissioners and Providers of social care support services for carers; social care workers; regulatory and training providers and most importantly to carers and their representative groups to inform them of what they can and should reasonably expect from social care support services and from the organisations and practitioners commissioning and providing them.
Ageing in an inclusive society: a strategy for promoting the social inclusion of older people
- Author:
- NORTHERN IRELAND. Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister
- Publisher:
- Northern Ireland. Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 38p.
- Place of publication:
- Belfast
As part of the Promoting Social Inclusion (PSI) initiative of New Targeting Social Need (TSN), a commitment was given in the Programme for Government that the Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister (OFMDFM) would establish a Working Group to consider the factors that cause Older People to be at risk of exclusion. The PSI Working Group on Older People was established in 2002 and was made up of representatives from Northern Ireland departments, the wider public sector, the voluntary sector and organisations representing older people. This document sets out the approach to be taken by Government to promote and support the inclusion of older people in Northern Ireland. An action plan for the financial year 2005/06 has been established and will be actioned during the course of the year.
A fairer Scotland for older people: a framework for action
- Author:
- SCOTLAND. Scottish Government
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Government
- Publication year:
- 2019
- Pagination:
- 72
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
This Framework has been developed to challenge the inequalities older people face as they age. The framework focuses on three main areas to ensure that older people can: engage with and contribute to their communities, access the public and other services they need, and ensure financial security as they move into retirement. Each chapter sets out the areas that older people have prioritised, what action the Government and partners are already taking on these issues, and what more needs to be done for the future.
Integrated assessment, planning and review arrangements for older people: guidance for professionals in supporting the health, care and well-being of older people
- Authors:
- WALES. Welsh Government, NHS WALES
- Publisher:
- Welsh Government
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 60
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
The Welsh Government has set out its requirements for integrated health and social care in ‘A framework for delivering integrated health and social care for older people with complex needs’ (2013). This guidance sets out a process for delivering integrated assessment processes, and is a key part of implementing the overall framework. It replaces the Unified Assessment Process (UAP) in its application to people aged 65 years and over. It covers the duties and functions of local authorities and Local Health Boards (LHBs) to promote the well-being, assessment, care and support planning and review arrangements for services for people aged 65 and over. This is irrespective of presenting need, disability or condition and supports access to care and support in the community. This guidance is to apply in any situation where older people need help from the NHS or a local authority to: maintain or promote well-being; regain or maintain independence; be discharged from hospital; return or continue to live in their own home; secure appropriate residential or nursing care; help protect them from abuse and neglect; and help them manage continuing health conditions. The guidance also covers sharing information and issues such as fair access to care services eligibility criteria. (Edited publisher abstract)