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A long time coming: part 2: achieving age equality in local mental health services
- Author:
- NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT TEAM FOR INCLUSION
- Publisher:
- National Development Team for Inclusion
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 52p.
- Place of publication:
- Bath
This document reports on the findings of the Achieving Age Equality in Mental Health Network. The Network ran from November 2010 to March 2011 and consisted of 4 different elements: development support to 2 localities based in the Midlands; a call for information on practical examples of age equality in mental health services; analysis of local and national data; and a review of concurrent national and development programmes. This document is the second of 2 reports arising from this work. It shares the experiences and lessons from the activities undertaken by the 2 Network sites, and the experiences of working in partnership to audit their mental health services, explore issues of discrimination and equality, and identify priority actions in order to address the identified age discrimination. The report outlines the practical steps that local health and social care communities can take to audit their services in order to identify where discrimination exists and what needs to happen in order to achieve age equality.
A long time coming: part 1: strategies for achieving age equality in mental health services
- Author:
- NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT TEAM FOR INCLUSION
- Publisher:
- National Development Team for Inclusion
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 27p.
- Place of publication:
- Bath
This document reports on the findings of the Achieving Age Equality in Mental Health Network. The Network ran from November 2010 to March 2011 and consisted of 4 different elements: development support to 2 localities based in the Midlands; a call for information on practical examples of age equality in mental health services; analysis of local and national data; and a review of concurrent national and development programmes. The development support provided to the 2 health and social care communities in the Midlands involved the audit of local mental health services to establish whether and where age discrimination exists and to identify priority actions for developing cost effective and inclusive mental health systems for all ages. This document is the first of 2 reports arising from this work. It focuses on the findings, key messages and priorities for achieving age equality. It identifies the critical issues that need urgent attention in order to eradicate age discrimination in mental health services everywhere. A central message is the need for much greater clarity and a shared understanding about age equality in respect of mental health and mental health services. The report sets out 4 priority actions identified by the Network that need to be taken forward at both a local and a national level.
Equality, human rights and good relations: the age dimension
- Author:
- AGE CONCERN
- Publisher:
- Age Concern
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 30p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This Age Concern briefing summarises evidence relating to older people that is relevant to the four areas of work of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC): eliminating discrimination, reducing inequality, promoting human rights and securing good relations. Age Concern believes that addressing ageing issues will help the EHRC achieve these aims.
AGE's analysis of the state of transposition of the Employment Directive at December 2004
- Author:
- AGE: THE EUROPEAN OLDER PEOPLE'S PLATFORM
- Publisher:
- AGE: The European Older People's Platform
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 12p.
- Place of publication:
- Brussels
AGE, the European Older People’s Platform, is committed to the fight against age discrimination as one its main priorities. AGE has welcomed, and is monitoring closely, the transposition of the Employment Directive which is the first European legislation seeking to address age discrimination and which represents the first action against age discrimination for the majority of member states. AGE is reporting on the progress of transposition on an annual basis and will carefully monitor the effects of the Directive and its implementation over the coming years.
Addressing age barriers: an international comparison of legislation against age discrimination in the field of goods, facilities and services
- Authors:
- BAKER Richard, et al
- Publisher:
- Age Concern
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 192p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Researches legislation in five jurisdictions where age discrimination in these fields had been made unlawful. The report considers the scope and context of such legislation, and examines its content and impact. Findings are presented in chronological order, beginning with Australia, Belgium, Ireland, Ontario and finally the United States of America, which has the oldest law relating to age discrimination in this field.
Anti-discriminatory practice: an age-old problem
- Author:
- PRITCHARD Jacki
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 31.3.94, 1994, p.6.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Working with older people tends to be seen as less demanding and less stressful than working with other client groups. This negative view is an example of the level at which ageism operates within social services departments. Calls for departments to implement effective anti-discriminatory policies so that ageism may be viewed in the same light as sexism and racism.
Critical social work with older people in neo-liberal times: challenges and critical possibilities
- Authors:
- HASTINGS Sandra J., ROGOWSKI Steve
- Journal article citation:
- Practice: Social Work in Action, 27(1), 2015, pp.21-33.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This article argues that the United Kingdom is institutionally ageist, a situation compounded by the current neo-liberal consensus embraced by all main political parties. It explores the concept of ageism, the practise of discrimination against older members of society. Involved is a discussion of critical gerontology, the role played by society in creating the condition of, and how this contributes to, the problematisation of old age. The role of social work with older people is also problematised given the changes associated with the managerialism, resulting in bureaucracy and targets, and the ever increasing need to ration resources. Despite all this, the argument is for a critical practice, one which seeks to genuinely address the needs of older people as well as aiming to create a more just and equal society that refutes ageism. (Publisher abstract)
Strengthening older people's rights: towards a UN convention
- Author:
- HELPAGE INTERNATIONAL
- Publisher:
- HelpAge International
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 11p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Older people are not recognised explicitly under the existing international human rights laws. This publication aims to strengthen understanding and awareness of the need for a Convention on the Rights of Older Persons. The authors outline why it is important to promote and protect the rights of older people and the connection between ageism, age discrimination and older people’s rights. The numerous ways in which older people’s rights are violated are highlighted. The authors argue that protection under existing international law is inadequate and that there is a need for a Convention on the Rights of Older Persons. This publication is intended to provide the arguments and tools for engaging stakeholders across the globe in debate about older people’s rights and the role of a convention.
Age taking stock consultation
- Author:
- SCOTT Helena
- Publisher:
- Age Concern Scotland
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 10p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
This document concerns the Taking Stock on Age consultation by the Scottish Parliament’s Equal Opportunities Committee. Appended to this submission is an executive summary of Age Concern Scotland’s recommendations for taking forward work on the Scottish age and ageing strategy drawn from research of 25 nations’ approaches to ageing and older people. This response considers age discrimination, particularly for people aged 50 and over, within a devolved policy context but makes reference, where appropriate, to reserved policy which impacts on older people and for which the Scottish Parliament and Executive has within its scope the promotion of equal opportunities.
An age equality duty: the time has come
- Authors:
- HARROP Andrew, SALTMARSHE Ellla
- Publisher:
- Age Concern
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 47p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The Government is introducing duties requiring public bodies to promote gender and Disability equality. The time has come for an age "duty" as well which it is alleged, would make a huge difference to the lives of older people. It is claimed that this would mean a move beyond measures to protect individuals from discrimination, by providing a means of restructuring organisations and public policy to promote "genuine equality". And by focusing decision-makers on delivering responsive services, with choice and quality for people of every age, it would be a key tool for public service reform. What is misleadingly called an "equality duty" is actually a requirement that organisations in the public sector have due regard for equality in all aspects of their work, in a manner which involves employees, citizens and service-users alike.