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The effect of paid leave laws on family caregivers for the elderly
- Authors:
- GIMM Gilbert, YANG Y. Tony
- Journal article citation:
- Ageing International, 41(2), 2016, pp.214-226.
- Publisher:
- Springer
- Place of publication:
- New York
The purpose of this study was to determine if the introduction of a 2002 paid leave law in California had effects on the mental or physical health of family caregivers. In addition, the multivariate analysis focused on the role of marital status and family supports on caregiver health outcomes. The U.S. is considered to have the least generous paid leave laws compared to Canada, Japan, and other European OECD nations. Using nationally representative panel data from eight waves of the Health and Retirement Survey (HRS), we used a differences-in-differences approach to examine the empirical effects of a policy change. The authors did not find effects on caregiver mental or physical health as a result of California’s Family Rights Act. However, being married (−0.459, p < .001) and having a living brother (−0.216, p < .01) were both significantly associated with improved mental health. Although the multivariate analysis did not show that California’s paid leave law had effects on health outcomes, it revealed the critical role of family support on caregiver mental health. (Edited publisher abstract)
Mental capacity and deprivation of liberty: the Law Commission’s review of the deprivation of liberty safeguards
- Author:
- SPENCER-LANE Tim
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adult Protection, 19(4), 2017, pp.220-227.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to provide a brief overview of the Law Commission’s final report and recommendations on the reform of the deprivation of liberty safeguards under the Mental Capacity Act. Design/methodology/approach: Summary Findings: The proposals contained in the Law Commision Review and proposals for law reform are outlined. (Publisher abstract)
The DoLs safety net
- Author:
- HENNIS Graham
- Journal article citation:
- Professional Social Work, September 2016, pp.26-27.
- Publisher:
- British Association of Social Workers
Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLs) have not been without critics since implementated in 2009 and are currently being reviewed by the Law Commission. The author, one of the first social workers in England to work with DoLs, explains why the legislation exists, how it works and calls for more resource to support this growing area of social work practice. (Publisher abstract)
Preventing abuse through pre-employment checks: an international review
- Authors:
- MANTHORPE Jill, LIPMAN Valerie
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adult Protection, 17(6), 2015, pp.341-350.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to summarise the findings of a desk-based international review investigating the checking of staff and volunteers working with adults who are vulnerable or at risk (or similarly defined) receiving social care in their own homes, or in day centres or residential care. Design/methodology/approach: In England, as part of the government’s attempts to prevent harm to vulnerable people, employers must check if their staff or volunteers are barred from working with vulnerable adults in the health and care sectors or if they have a relevant criminal record. This review sought to explore practices elsewhere, with a view to informing policy and practice debates. The review was undertaken in winter 2014-2015. It mainly involved a search of internet-based material and databases. This was further informed by communications with experts and practitioners from different countries. Findings: The review found a variety of practices, ranging from no checks to substantial checks involving fingerprinting. Reasons for checks identified in different national contexts extend from efforts to stop fraudulent use of government subsidies to minimising the risk of harm to vulnerable adults, and more positively to enhance user and public trust in care providers. A small number of countries place particular emphasis on the rights of individuals to privacy and rehabilitation and this moral imperative overrides other policy goals. This review highlighted a lack of clarity in publicly available documents about the potentially multiple policy goals of different schemes and suggests that there may be advantages to clarifying the options available from other countries. Research limitations/implications: This review was confined to English language material and to material located through internet searching. Some material may not have been updated on internet sites. Originality/value: The details of the processes have not previously been collated to the best of the authors’ knowledge. (Publisher abstract)
Promoting the mental health and well-being of older people: trainer manual to support the level 2 award
- Authors:
- CLARE Alison, CUTHBERT Sharon Lee
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 157p., CD ROM
- Place of publication:
- Brighton
This training manual provides the resources and materials to deliver training to those involved in improving the mental health and well-being of older people, including paid staff, volunteers and informal carers. It includes guidance for trainers, activities and timings, and suggests learning materials and resources. The manual has been developed to support the Level 2 City and Guilds Award, but can also be used to delivery non-accredited learning programmes. The contents are split into five units: the principles and values that underpin the promotion and well-being and mental health with older people; mental well-being, mental health problems and older people; communication and relationships; working within services to promote well-being and mental health with older people; and developing yourself and your role.
The development of care services for older people in prison
- Author:
- WARE Stuart
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Care Services Management, 3(4), July 2009, pp.364-374.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Prisons are ‘closed’ institutions and, as such, access by the general public is controlled and restricted. Historically, the separate care needs of older people have not been recognised and they have been treated as part of the whole prison population. Until recently, the Prison Service in the UK could claim Crown immunity from health and social care legislation that would apply to the general population. This has had to change as the over 60s have become the fastest-growing age group in the prison population. EU treaty obligations and High Court actions on human rights issues have led the UK Government to remove prison immunity. An example of this change may be found in the Disability Discrimination Act 2005 that now applies to prisons. However, despite this dramatic rise in the older prisoner population and new legislation, there is currently no mandatory requirement or national strategy for the care of older prisoners, although this is under consideration. With the transfer of prison healthcare from the Prison Service to the NHS and primary care trusts in 2006, a range of actions have been put in place to identify and fill gaps in current care services, including the lack of social care. This paper attempts to examine these recent developments.
A sociology of mental health and illness
- Authors:
- PILGRIM David, ROGERS Anne
- Publisher:
- Open University Press
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 254p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Buckingham
Provides an overview of the major aspects of the sociology of mental health and illness. Draws on a range of social theories and methods to illustrate points, provides information organised along class, gender, race and age boundaries, and critically analyses the mental health professions. Looks critically at debates around mental health legislation, and examines organisational aspects of psychiatry. Includes a chapter on community mental health work. Concludes with a discussion of the various ways in which psychiatric patients and their relatives can be understood in their social context.