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National Audit Office: five cross-cutting studies on older people and government 2002
- Author:
- SIDELL Rebecca
- Journal article citation:
- Generations Review, 12(1), April 2002, pp.9-10.
- Publisher:
- British Society of Gerontology
Briefly looks at five topics selected by the NOA's cross-cutting studies team. The topics are: tackling pensioner poverty; making e-services accessible to all; developing effective services for older people; increasing flexibility in work; and ensuring the effective discharge of older patients from hospital.
Information and communication technology-mediated support for working carers of older family members: an integrative literature review
- Authors:
- ANDERSSON Stefan, et al
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Care and Caring, 1(2), 2017, pp.247-273.
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
How best to support working carers is being paid increased attention across Europe and internationally. This article examines a largely unexplored area within the empirical literature, namely, information and communication technology-mediated support for working carers of older people. Using an integrative review methodology to draw on both quantitative and qualitative data, 14 studies were identified. Themes included making work–life balance easier, reducing the burden of caregiving and promoting well-being. Factors to consider in the design, implementation and evaluation of innovative support solutions for working carers are put forward. However, a lack of longitudinal studies and biased samples warrants further investigation. (Publisher abstract)
Progress towards Healthy Ageing in Europe: to promote active healthy lifestyles in 45-68 year olds through workplace, rather than traditional health-related settings
- Author:
- GIBSON Elspeth Anne
- Journal article citation:
- Working with Older People, 18(2), 2014, pp.51-57.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: Progress towards Healthy Ageing in Europe has been a two-year European funded project led by Suffolk County Council Public Health and involving five European Union (EU) member nations. The purpose of this paper is to share the learning from the project as it relates to early preventative activity to promote healthy active ageing. The population of interest are those people in the mid-life age group of 45-68 years accessed via the workplace. Design/methodology/approach: Qualitative research applying an online Health Manager tool and focus group discussions. Transnational work to learn from other EU countries about approaches to promote healthy active ageing. Findings: A comprehensive account of all project findings is available via the following web site: www.progresshealthyageing.eu This paper outlines the findings from the UK regional activity of the application of an online Health Manager™ tool to employees from Suffolk in the 45-68 year age group. Research limitations/implications: The research limitations related to smaller cohorts (ca. 1,000 participants) as opposed to large-scale surveys. The phenomenon of the “healthy worker effect” (Shah, 2009), may be a limitation as the population of interest in this age group were mainly employed and in paid employment. The healthy worker effect implies that those who are employed are already “healthier” due to being employed. The further limitation of the timescale for the intervention and project funding as a resource limitation precludes longer term follow-up and evidence collection to find out if behaviour change in participants has been sustained over time. Social implications: The findings of the EU Project have contributed towards the Europe 2020 Strategy. Locally the findings from the project have supported Suffolk County Council's ambition to be the most active county in England. The findings have added momentum to local workplace health initiatives by providing a focus for the needs of the older workforce. Learning from the Project has also informed development of the Suffolk Workplace Challenge. Originality/value: This paper provides a review on a European project, Progress towards Healthy Ageing in Europe. (Publisher abstract)
Age of opportunity: putting the ageing society of tomorrow on the agenda of the voluntary sector today
- Authors:
- COMMISSON ON THE VOLUNTARY SECTOR AND AGEING, NEW PHILANTHROPY CAPITAL, INTERNATIONAL LONGEVITY CENTRE UK
- Publisher:
- New Philanthropy Capital
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 32
- Place of publication:
- London
This discussion paper from the Commission on the Voluntary Sector, a partnership between the National Philanthropy Capital and ILC-UK, aims to raise questions and prompt thinking about how the voluntary sector can prepare and adapt to an ageing society over the next 20 years. The report tackles a number of key areas, and for each area presents key statistics and two extreme scenarios, outlining what they might mean for the voluntary sector in 20 years time. Areas discussed are: the voluntary sector's relationship with the public and private sectors; the health and wellbeing of an ageing population; an increasing use of the internet and new technology; the numbers of older people volunteering; changes in employment and retirement; and financing and donations to charities. (Original abstract)
Future of an ageing population
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Government Office for Science
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Government Office for Science
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 124
- Place of publication:
- London
Foresight report which brings together evidence about today’s older population, with future trends and projections, to identify the challenges and opportunities of an ageing population. The report is informed by 22 independent evidence reviews, expert meetings and visits to different regions across the UK. Sections cover: employment and supporting longer working lives; encouraging lifelong learning; meeting the changing demand for housing and recognising the importance of neighbourhoods; the role of families; health and care systems, including changing needs and costs; and the benefits of physical, social and technological connectivity. It aims to together the evidence that will help policymakers to develop the policies needed to adapt to the demographic change of the UK. (Edited publisher abstract)
Inform '92: meeting the information needs of disabled people in Europe; International Conference Centre, Birmingham 13 and 14 October 1992
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 1994
- Pagination:
- 159p.,list of orgs.
- Place of publication:
- London
Includes papers on: acceptable language in information provision; the National Disability Information Project; telephone information helplines; MENCAP's profound intellectual and multiple disabilities section; physical and attitudinal barriers to effective information provision; employment information for people with disabilities; the accessibility of public information in different European countries; the EC's Helios programme; Kent County Council and links between disabled people in Europe; methods of disseminating information; the Deaf Women's Health Project; the Asian People with Disabilities Alliance; information and visual impairment; advocacy and the law; the use and value of information technology; and travelling and tourism for all.
Policy and change
- Editors:
- SMITH Randall, RAISTRICK Jane
- Publisher:
- University of Bristol. School for Advanced Urban Studies
- Publication year:
- 1994
- Pagination:
- 450p.,tables,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- Bristol
Collection of papers drawing together recent research into changes in social policy over the last 10 years. Examines both the pressures for change and the impact that it has had on major policy areas. Chapters focus on urban policy, health and social care, housing, and labour markets. Also looks at: management in the public sector; quality and decentralisation; the changing role of the non-profit sector; information technology and organisational change; quasi-markets and social policy; privatisation and quasi-markets; the NHS and health care expenditure; user empowerment and older people; the housing market; and the Social Charter and Europeanisation of employment and social policy.