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Mainstreaming equality: implications of the provision of support at home for majority and minority ethnic older people
- Author:
- BOWES Alison
- Journal article citation:
- Social Policy and Administration, 40(7), December 2006, pp.739-757.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
This paper explores the potential impact and practical difficulties of mainstreaming equalities in support at home for minority and majority ethnic older people, drawing on two linked empirical research projects. Social care providers have long faced difficulties in catering for diversity of need. Recently, diversity within minority ethnic groups has increased, and there is now a statutory duty to promote equality. Research findings illustrate the complexity of exclusionary processes, with particular reference to the example of health care. There is a gap between the high-level commitment to mainstreaming equality and people's lived experiences. Autonomy and choice are central to community care legislation, policy and practice guidance, but in reality, the research shows that choices are limited for both minority and majority older people. More user-focused approaches and grassroots involvement may offer ways forward, despite some limitations of current models. In conclusion, the potentiality of a broad mainstreaming equality perspective is highlighted, but challenges include a need for a more grounded approach, better engagement with user groups and a need to focus on understanding issues of implementation.
Family support and community care: a study of South Asian older people
- Authors:
- BOWES Alison, DAR Naira, SRIVASTAVA Archana
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Executive. Central Research Unit
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 97p.,tables,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Explores the views of older South Asian people about their support needs, in the context of a review of existing provision. Gaps between the needs of older people and their carers and the kind of support available are identified, and ways of bridging these gaps are suggested.