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Growing old with dignity
- Author:
- O'DOWD Adrian
- Journal article citation:
- Local Government Chronicle, 29.06.06, 2006, pp.16-17.
- Publisher:
- Emap Business
With an ageing population, this article looks at how local authorities are finding ways of helping their older population. Five areas of good practice are highlighted: involving older people in decision making; preventing falls; helping people get out and about; the introduction of neighbourhood wardens; and using technology to improve access to information.
Information for older people: the contribution of local authority websites
- Authors:
- RAYNES Norma, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Integrated Care, 12(4), August 2004, pp.35-41.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Older people currently do not view websites as a preferred source of information. This may not be a view held in the future. An exploration of local authority websites suggests room for improvement and collaboration with others to shape a future in which websites are joined up and informative for older people.
Older self-funders and their information needs
- Author:
- UNIVERSITY OF YORK. Social Policy Research Unit
- Publisher:
- NIHR School for Social Care Research
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 6
- Place of publication:
- London
This study explores the experiences of self-funders seeking information about getting care and support and the experience of practitioners providing information. The research conducted interviews with 40 self-funders or their relatives and 19 practitioners. The practitioners included local authority social workers and ‘first contact’ advisors, voluntary organisation advisors, care providers and GPs. Senior managers from five local authorities also gave a strategic perspective. Key findings include that older self-funders and their relatives: often felt confused when searching for information about care; preferred access to personalised rather than generic advice; and also found speaking to named individual was helpful. Interviews with practitioners revealed they often felt they had insufficient time to provide information on care and care options to self-funders, and some practitioners were also reluctant to discuss finances and the costs of care. Recommendations include the provision of information about social care and support needs to be available in one place to help self funders and guidance for self-funders so they know that practitioners are available to discuss the types of support that are available to them, even though they cannot recommend named providers. An video and leaflet on getting information about social care were also produced as part of the project. (Edited publisher abstract)
Support for older carers of older people: the impact of the 2014 Care Act. Phase 1: review of information on support for carers on local authority websites in England
- Authors:
- LLOYD Liz, JESSIMAN Tricia
- Publisher:
- University of Bristol. School for Policy Studies
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 10
- Place of publication:
- Bristol
Outlines the findings of Phase 1 of a research project to examine the impact of the 2014 Care Act on local authority support for older carers who provide unpaid care to a partner. Phase 1 of the research reviewed the information provided by 150 local authority websites in England on their support for carers, focusing on the implications for older carers. The review looked at the quality and availability of advice and information for carers, covering the areas of : assessment; eligibility for state-funded support; charging; advocacy; direct payments and personal budgets; and safeguarding. It also examined the accessibility and user-friendliness of the websites. The research provides an overview of the factors contributing or inhibiting the ease of accessing and understanding the local authority provision to carers. Based on the findings, the report outlines ten key lessons on developing web-based information for carers. These include providing a clear definition of a carer, providing dedicated carers webpages with information on the support or services they might access, explaining how they could get their needs assessed, and testing webpages to ensure their user-friendliness and accessibility. (Edited publisher abstract)
On-line information and registration with services: patterns of support for carers in England
- Authors:
- MANTHORPE Jill, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Working with Older People, 17(3), 2013, pp.117-124.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose – The paper aims to ascertain how local authorities and other services are responding to central government strategies to make support for family carers a priority. Design/methodology/approach – A web-based audit of local authority public information for carers was undertaken (n=50). The sample covered different parts of England and different local authority types. Findings – A small minority of local authority web sites mention that they operated Carers’ Registers. Overall local authorities offer different resources to carers, ranging from discounts in the local area to access to emergency card registration. Some use online information as a communication channel. Overall local authority online information for carers seems to be variable in quality, accessibility and purpose. We conclude that growth in the collection of information by primary care services in England risks duplicating some of the functions of, and problems with, local authority activities. Local commissioning should minimise confusion and make optimal use of carers’ information. Carers should not have to navigate confusing, variable, parallel systems and outreach is needed for those who do not use electronic media, such as some older carers. Research limitations/implications – This was a small-scale study nested within a larger project. It is possible that the web sites we interrogated were atypical, although we did take steps to prevent this. Originality/value – The study's strength lies in its originality of approach undertaking a specific audit of material that is publicly available and reflecting on a subject that has not previously been explored in the context of information for carers. (Publisher abstract)
United front
- Author:
- MATHIESON Steve
- Journal article citation:
- Health Service Journal, 3.11.05 Intelligence supplement, 2005, pp.4-5,7.
- Publisher:
- Emap Healthcare
The joint-working ethos is sweeping through the health service, and it is vital that the spirit of co-operation is extended to IT systems. The author looks at progress far, focusing on developments in: Telford and Wreking, which has pioneered work on sharing data on children, Cambridgeshire, which piloted a scheme to provide a mobile technology system able to support the single assessment process for older people; and West Lothian Council, which is piloting a single virtual organisation, with West Lothian Community Health and Care Partnership.
Planning for older people in New Osbaldwick
- Author:
- APPLETON Nigel
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation,|York Publishing Services
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 46p.
- Place of publication:
- York
This study explores what might help older people settle most easily into a new community such as New Osbaldwick. The review identifies the characteristics of neighbourhoods and communities that will meet their needs, aspirations and priorities. It discusses the implications of their current and future requirements in the design and operation of their homes. The key issues are summarised in a set of recommendations for planners, developers and all those interested in the impact of an ageing society upon the provision of housing.
Ageing well in Lewisham 2002-2005: a three year, multi-agency strategy for an ageing population
- Author:
- LEWISHAM. Policy and Partnerships Unit
- Publisher:
- Lewisham. Policy and Partnerships Unit
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 38p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Developing effective community services and promoting the well-being of citizens in Lewisham requires all agencies to work together more effectively. This three-year strategy, which has been developed with local people, policy makers and professionals across Lewisham, will provide a framework for: challenging age discrimination; providing simpler access to information and services; giving more say to older people in the type and location of services they can receive; ensuring better co-ordination of services through closer and joined-up working between different agencies to meet the needs of older people; creating better opportunities for older people to speak for themselves; and creating better opportunities for older people to contribute to their local community.
Clearing the hurdles: barriers to independent living faced by older people in Bournemouth and how they can be overcome; a research project led by older people
- Authors:
- CASH Marilyn, ELLIS Louise
- Publisher:
- Help and Care
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 88p.
- Place of publication:
- Bournemouth
The aim of this project was to identify barriers to independent living faced by older people aged fifty years and over in order to identify the services and support needed that could overcome these barriers. The project recognises the importance of user participation of older people in the identification of their needs.
Supporting the independence of older people: are councils doing enough?
- Author:
- THOMAS Huw Vaughan
- Publisher:
- Wales Audit Office
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 82
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
This report examines how effective councils in Wales have been in providing strategic leadership on older person’s issues. It analyses the Welsh Government’s and councils’ budgets, looking at the range and availability of preventative services across Wales, focusing on four core aspects that support older people to continue to live independently: practical support services; community based facilities; advice and information services; and housing and housing based services. The report also assesses councils’ performance management arrangements for overseeing services to older people, examining the information that is used by councils to judge performance. The review argues that Councils’ strategies and leadership focus too much on delivery of social services and do not always recognise the important contribution that other services can make in supporting and sustaining the independence of older people. Despite some innovative examples of councils supporting older people, the wider preventative services that can help reduce demand for health and social services are undervalued. A lack of data is making it difficult for councils to demonstrate the impact of their services in supporting the independence of older people, and this weakens their decision making and scrutiny when setting future priorities. (Edited publisher abstract)