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Safe later lives: older people and domestic abuse
- Author:
- SAFELIVES
- Publisher:
- SafeLives
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 31
- Place of publication:
- London
This report focuses on older victims of domestic abuse, a group often overlooked in the literature that tends to focus on younger victims and perpetrators. It estimates that in the last year approximately 120,000 individuals aged 65+ have experienced at least one form of abuse (psychological, physical, sexual or financial). The report outlines the following six key findings: systematic invisibility of older people who are not represented in domestic abuse services and lack of recognition amongst some professionals of the phenomenon; long term abuse and dependency issues, which may add additional pressures to stay with an abusive partner; generational attitudes about abuse may make it hard to identify; increased risk of adult family abuse; services are not effectively targeted at older victims, and do not always meet their needs; and need for more coordination between services. The report argues that social care services need training to understand the dynamics of abuse in a caring relationship; they should target older people with messages that empower them to recognise their situation as abuse, and raise awareness of support available; and that services working with adults and their older parents must be trained to recognise abuse, and have clear referral pathways. (Edited publisher abstract)
Transport and getting around in later life
- Authors:
- SUTTON Liz, HILL Katherine
- Publisher:
- Loughborough University. Centre for Research in Social Policy
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 14p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Loughborough
Getting out and about is important to older people’s independence, access to services and social networks. Transport is a key factor in preventing social exclusion and enabling older people to play a role in their communities. This project involved in-depth interviews with people (aged 65-84 at the first interview) 2 years apart to explore their changing needs and resources as they moved through later life. The research took a holistic approach to demonstrate the range of different structural, social and individual resources that people drew on to help manage. The purpose of this paper is to focus on the findings that relate to older people’s access to a range of transport and the impact that being able to use transport (or not) can have on their wider well-being. The findings contribute to policies concerning the independence and participation of older people in society. The paper examines changes in various aspects of older people’s transport use including: public transport use; car driving; and mobility scooter use.
Access to information and services for older people: the joined-up approach
- Authors:
- RITTERS Katrina, DAVIS Howard
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department for Work and Pensions
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 57p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
This report is based on interim findings from the evaluation of the LinkAge Plus pilots. It describes the innovative approaches to improving information and access to services for older people in the eight pilot areas. The pilot responses have included electronic information systems joining up information from partners; leaflet-based self-check lists; a council-wide IT system offering older callers additional services such as a home security check; an operational partnership whereby a range of service providers complete a simple checklist on each other's behalf when they visit a client and then refer for further services; network or neighbourhood centres extending the type of services they offer; and outreach in both urban and rural areas to reach the most isolated.
Primary concerns: older people's access to primary care
- Author:
- AGE CONCERN ENGLAND
- Publisher:
- Age Concern England
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 19p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The report ‘Primary Concerns’ highlights the fact that older people use GP practice services more than younger adults; however nearly one in five 65-74 year olds are still experiencing difficulties in getting an appointment to see their GP or practice nurse. Research from the charity also shows that almost half of older people are not registered with an NHS dentist, despite a pledge from the Government almost ten years ago promising that everyone would have easy access to an NHS dentist within two years. With a shortage in NHS dentists, pensioners on low fixed incomes are often forced to either pay privately for dental treatment or just go without. Good oral health is essential to the overall health and well-being of older people and enables people to eat comfortably, enjoy a healthy diet, and speak and socialise without embarrassment.
Health and care services for older people: overview report on research to support the national service framework for older people
- Author:
- ASKHAM Janet
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 84p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
This report summarises the key findings from a group of 16 studies commissioned by the Policy Research Programme under the ‘Older People’s use of services’ Research Initiative. The aim of the initiative was to inform and assess the implementation of the National Service Framework for Older People (2001)
Commission for Social Care Inspection review of eligibility criteria: written submission
- Author:
- LOWE Stephen
- Publisher:
- Age Concern
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 11p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Age Concern cites a number of examples where local Fair Access to Care criteria have differed from the national guidance in order to restrict eligibility still further. Age Concern recommends that minimum entitlements to social care should be set at a national level rather than a local level. The minimum level of care that everyone should be entitled to should be based on what is needed in order to achieve the social care outcomes set out in the Independence, Well-being and Choice Green Paper. Services should therefore be aimed at supporting health and quality of life, should aim to enable people to exercise choice and control and to make a positive contribution to their community or family, and should ensure dignity and protection from discrimination or harassment.
Age equality: what does it mean for older people's mental health services?
- Author:
- CARE SERVICES IMPROVEMENT PARTNERSHIP. National Older People's Mental Health Programme
- Publisher:
- Care Services Improvement Partnership. National Older People's Mental Health Programme
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- London
A 4-page report on older people's mental health services: Providing age inclusive services is an issue currently hotly debated across the country. In some cases it is even slowing progress in the implementation of Everybody's Business. This short paper attempts to clarify what is meant by service provision based on need not age.
Access-ability: making technology more usable by people with disabilities
- Author:
- GILL John
- Publisher:
- Royal National Institute for the Blind
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 36p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This publication provides an overview of guidelines that are now available on the Internet to help designers, engineers and technicians solve the problems of making the technology in our everyday lives accessible and easier to use by elderly people and people with disabilities. It is the experience of many who are neither elderly or disabled, that the technology in our everyday lives is both complex and difficult to deal with. From video recorder and television controls to mobile phones, ticket selling machines, screen interfaces and e-mail systems. Almost nothing is simple. Most devices are complicated and off-putting. People with disabilities, such as low vision or poor manual dexterity, have long had to deal with devices that have not been designed with their needs in mind. There is now growing concern that the lack of design foresight is creating greater social exclusion.
Directory of services for older people 2007/08
- Author:
- TRUELOVE Angharad
- Publisher:
- Keyways
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 300p.
- Place of publication:
- Chichester
Published in co-operation with the Guardian, this new directory provides a comprehensive directory of contact details of services for older people, helping you to make a referral, transfer or discharge. This reference book will put you directly in touch with specialists, clinics and key teams in PCTs, County Councils and hospitals across the UK.
Rights for real: older people, human rights and the CEHR
- Author:
- BUTLER Frances
- Publisher:
- Age Concern
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 72p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Examines the importance of human rights law for older people, especially those who depend on public services. Shows that it is equally important to recognise any potential role of human rights as a framework of values underpinning the planning and delivery of public services. Argues that all public authorities have a role in making human rights a reality for older people.