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Capacity building with older people through local authority and third-sector partnerships
- Authors:
- DALZIEL Robert, WILLIS Martin
- Journal article citation:
- Ageing and Society, 35(2), 2015, pp.428-449.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
This paper examines capacity-building partnerships between local authorities and third-sector organisations in LinkAge Plus (LAP) pilot areas in England, which were set up to find better ways to meet the needs of older people and empower them to become active citizens. The study on which this paper reports used theory on partnerships and collaboration to interrogate LAP pilot evaluation reports, along with current thinking on capacity building and work designed to improve services and outcomes for older people. The main findings are that capacity building in partnerships stimulated joined up working, which resulted in improved knowledge and skills in providing existing services. At the same time, new services emerged that meant older people were more involved in networking activities and social capital was created through their engagement in policy making, identifying needs, service design and finding solutions to problems. However, there were few instances of ideological activity that challenged established values and ways of working to go beyond traditional health and social care approaches in the delivery of services for older people. The potential impact of ongoing cuts in public spending are also considered. (Edited publisher abstract)
Older people and equal citizenship: an agenda for local authorities
- Author:
- WILLIS Martin
- Publisher:
- Local Government Management Board
- Publication year:
- 1993
- Pagination:
- 41p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Luton
Paper offering ideas to local authorities on combating ageism and bringing the generations together. Looks at service provision and sets out an agenda for improvements for managers and councillors.