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Who has the power? The role of NPOs in local authorities
- Authors:
- BAR-NIR Dorit, GAL John
- Journal article citation:
- Voluntas: International Journal of Voluntary and Nonprofit Organizations, 22(1), March 2011, pp.1-25.
- Publisher:
- Springer
- Place of publication:
- New York
Recent years have seen accelerated processes of decentralization and devolution of social services from central government toward local authorities and from them to non-profit organizations (NPOs). This article describes a case study of the process of transition of power from a local authority to a NPO and the outcomes of this transition on public policy making. The findings presented in the article are based on a qualitative analysis of documents over a period of 7 years (1999–2006) in a large local authority in Israel and its relations with a NPO which provide services for the elderly.
Promoting older peoples' participation in activity, whose responsibility? A case study of the response of health, local government and voluntary organizations
- Authors:
- GOODMAN C., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Interprofessional Care, 21(5), October 2007, pp.515-528.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
The benefits for older people of participating in regular activity are well documented. This paper focuses on how publicly funded community-based organizations enable older people to engage in physical activity. The research questions were: (i) What activity promotion schemes/initiatives exist for older people? (ii) Who has responsibility for them, how are they funded and organized and what evidence exists of interagency working? (iii) Who are the older people that participate? (iv) What are the perceived and measurable outcomes of the initiatives identified? To establish the type and range of provision for older people in a sector of London, the strategies and information about existing activity promoting schemes of inner city health, local government and voluntary organizations were reviewed. Key informants were then interviewed to establish the rationale, achievements and different schemes. One hundred and nine activity-promoting initiatives for older people were identified. Most were provided within an environment of short-term funding and organizational upheaval and reflected eclectic theoretical and ideological approaches. The findings demonstrate: (i) the need for organizations to apply evidence about what attracts and sustains older people's participation in physical activity, and (ii) the need to develop funded programmes that build on past achievements, have explicit outcomes and exploit opportunities for cross agency working.
Housing: getting people home from hospital
- Authors:
- HOUSING LEARNING AND IMPROVEMENT NETWORK, FOUNDATIONS
- Publisher:
- Housing Learning and Improvement Network
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Place of publication:
- London
An interactive map, developed by Foundations and the Housing LIN, which highlights examples of where housing organisations and services are, or have been actively supporting hospital discharges and helping to get people home. The services break down into four categories: Co-located / embedded caseworkers (often within hospital discharge teams), linked to a community-based handyperson’s service to deliver practical support in the home; Co-located / embedded housing support, focused on providing assessment and holistic community navigation, based within a hospital discharge team; Community-based practical housing support, including handyperson’s services, focused on preventing admissions to hospital as well as supporting patients in transition and on their return home; and, Step down beds and apartments provided within a housing setting, to enable prompt hospital discharge before a patient is ready to return home. The map also displays NHS England-reported data showing the number of delayed discharges of care from hospital arising from housing issues across England for the period between January and December 2017. (Edited publisher abstract)
Because it’s there …: voluntary councils reflect on contributing to strategic planning for integrated services for older people in Cwm Taf
- Authors:
- RICHARDS Sharon, MORRIS Anne, GREENWELL Stewart
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Integrated Care, 23(4), 2015, pp.219-231.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to understand the strategic role of third-sector agencies, with a history that often left them 'sidelined' by the public sector, showing how all agencies involved can be respected and trusted, with conflicts of interest around commissioning services well managed. It highlights how power differentials between agencies/sectors influence behaviour and how a voluntary council can promote the voice of users and carers. Design/methodology/approach: A case study considering the nature of voluntary sector activity in Cwm Taf, referring to learning from elsewhere, confirming and challenging the experience. It draws on the experiences of two key third-sector workers and draws on local survey data, as well as the experiences of community co-ordinators. Findings: The importance of 'being there' in policy development, implementing change and taking action; 'being at the top table' was critical in developing a stronger third sector and user voice, supporting the ambitions of Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014. Third-sector agencies have been good and mature partners, honest brokers/commissioners, completer/finishers and critical friends. Originality/value: Power and influence are significant in changing the way that older people receive a different offer – not, 'what can we do for you?', but, 'help us to understand what will make a difference to your life. Third-sector agencies are crucial change agents, better at representing users and carers than public sector agencies doing it alone. It explores the concept of interdependence, as more energising for older people and agencies. (Edited publisher abstract)
Ageing artfully: older people and professional participatory arts in the UK
- Author:
- CUTLER David
- Publisher:
- Baring Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 64
- Place of publication:
- London
Provides a snapshot of arts organisations working with older people, setting out the personal and societal benefits that participation in the arts may generate. This report is mainly the result of interviews with people in over 30 arts organisations working with older people and correspondence with more than 70 others. After looking briefly at the general context for older people in the UK, the report attempts to paint a picture of current activity through the analysis of over a hundred short case studies of work by arts organisations (appended at A). This is accompanied by a briefer analysis of complementary work by non-arts organisations. This forms the basis, along with published evidence, for a description of the personal and societal benefits of this work. Finally, conclusions are drawn as to how this activity be taken forward, including by using international models (described in Appendix B). Additional resources can be found in Appendix C. (Edited publisher abstract)
Working towards promoting positive mental health and well-being for older people from BME communities
- Authors:
- TRIBE Rachel, LANE Pauline, HEASUM Sue
- Journal article citation:
- Working with Older People, 13(1), March 2009, pp.35-40.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This article identifies some of the key issues to be considered when trying to promote positive mental health and well-being for older people from black and minority ethnic (BME) communities. While developing a cultural understanding is important, a number of structural or organisational issues that go beyond language or culture can also affect health and access to health care. The article also considers the role of voluntary sector organisations in developing culturally appropriate mental health promotion services for BME elders. Two case studies are presented: the 'Meri Yaadain' Dementia Project - raising awareness and promoting access to mental health services of South Asian elders in Bradford; and the Bangladeshi mental health Promotion Project in Tower Hamlets, London.
Alleviating social isolation and loneliness among older people
- Authors:
- CATTAN Mima, et al
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, 5(3), August 2003, pp.20-30.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Reports on an exploratory study to investigate inter-relationship between older people's and practitioners' perceptions of social isolation and loneliness, and their suggestions for effective interventions. Part of a larger study, this article reports on the case study interviews with 23 project staff from voluntary projects and 22 focus group interviews with a total of 145 older people. In addition, 25 additional interviews were carried out with older people who had recently joined an activity and whom project staff considered to be socially isolated and lonely. Interviews demonstrated a disparity between definitions of loneliness and social isolation, and perceptions of acceptable interventions. Findings suggest that older people employ a range of coping strategies that are not taken into account when services are planned. Activities often evolve to meet the needs of current participants, rather than of the intended target group, excluding those who are truly isolated and lonely. Concludes that there is inequity between the 'active lonely' and those most in need in accessing and using services intended for isolated and lonely older people, because of the lack of needs and evidence-based practice.
Working with minority ethnic older people in London
- Author:
- PATEL Meena
- Publisher:
- Help the Aged
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 36p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This report is a collection of case studies of groups of minority ethnic older people in London and the agencies which work for and with them. The aim is to illustrate the range of services that the voluntary sector can deliver and the potential for development if some of the barriers presented in the case studies can be overcome