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The 'help' they say they need
- Author:
- CLARK Heather
- Journal article citation:
- Care Plan, 5(1), September 1998, pp.13-17.
- Publisher:
- Positive Publications/ Anglia Polytechnic University, Faculty of Health and Social Work
Research has shown that low-level services to older people are essential elements in maintaining their independence and motivation to continue to look after themselves. The authors describe their research and report the views of older people. They explain why older people view services like housework as so important, and how they can delay or prevent the need for more costly provision.
Piloting choice and control for older people: an evaluation
- Authors:
- CLARK Heather, SPAFFORD Jan
- Publisher:
- Policy Press/Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 81p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Bristol
Evaluation of a pilot scheme implemented by Portsmouth Social Services Department which aimed to find ways of increasing user choice and control in service delivery to older people. Describes the scheme with reference to the views of managers and users; informal carers and user empowerment; black and minority ethnic users; the views of provider organisations; and changing the culture of care management. Concludes by drawing out the broader lessons applicable to the extension of the Direct Payments scheme to older people.