This document reports on the findings of the Achieving Age Equality in Mental Health Network. The Network ran from November 2010 to March 2011 and consisted of 4 different elements: development support to 2 localities based in the Midlands; a call for information on practical examples of age equality in mental health services; analysis of local and national data; and a review of concurrent national and development programmes. This document is the second of 2 reports arising from this work. It shares the experiences and lessons from the activities undertaken by the 2 Network sites, and the experiences of working in partnership to audit their mental health services, explore issues of discrimination and equality, and identify priority actions in order to address the identified age discrimination. The report outlines the practical steps that local health and social care communities can take to audit their services in order to identify where discrimination exists and what needs to happen in order to achieve age equality.
This document reports on the findings of the Achieving Age Equality in Mental Health Network. The Network ran from November 2010 to March 2011 and consisted of 4 different elements: development support to 2 localities based in the Midlands; a call for information on practical examples of age equality in mental health services; analysis of local and national data; and a review of concurrent national and development programmes. This document is the second of 2 reports arising from this work. It shares the experiences and lessons from the activities undertaken by the 2 Network sites, and the experiences of working in partnership to audit their mental health services, explore issues of discrimination and equality, and identify priority actions in order to address the identified age discrimination. The report outlines the practical steps that local health and social care communities can take to audit their services in order to identify where discrimination exists and what needs to happen in order to achieve age equality.
Subject terms:
mental health services, older people, age discrimination, equal opportunities;
This document reports on the findings of the Achieving Age Equality in Mental Health Network. The Network ran from November 2010 to March 2011 and consisted of 4 different elements: development support to 2 localities based in the Midlands; a call for information on practical examples of age equality in mental health services; analysis of local and national data; and a review of concurrent national and development programmes. The development support provided to the 2 health and social care communities in the Midlands involved the audit of local mental health services to establish whether and where age discrimination exists and to identify priority actions for developing cost effective and inclusive mental health systems for all ages. This document is the first of 2 reports arising from this work. It focuses on the findings, key messages and priorities for achieving age equality. It identifies the critical issues that need urgent attention in order to eradicate age discrimination in mental health services everywhere. A central message is the need for much greater clarity and a shared understanding about age equality in respect of mental health and mental health services. The report sets out 4 priority actions identified by the Network that need to be taken forward at both a local and a national level.
This document reports on the findings of the Achieving Age Equality in Mental Health Network. The Network ran from November 2010 to March 2011 and consisted of 4 different elements: development support to 2 localities based in the Midlands; a call for information on practical examples of age equality in mental health services; analysis of local and national data; and a review of concurrent national and development programmes. The development support provided to the 2 health and social care communities in the Midlands involved the audit of local mental health services to establish whether and where age discrimination exists and to identify priority actions for developing cost effective and inclusive mental health systems for all ages. This document is the first of 2 reports arising from this work. It focuses on the findings, key messages and priorities for achieving age equality. It identifies the critical issues that need urgent attention in order to eradicate age discrimination in mental health services everywhere. A central message is the need for much greater clarity and a shared understanding about age equality in respect of mental health and mental health services. The report sets out 4 priority actions identified by the Network that need to be taken forward at both a local and a national level.
Subject terms:
mental health services, older people, age discrimination, equal opportunities;
This guide describes what ‘good’ mental health services for people from Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities look like. While all of the Joint Commissioning Panel for Mental Health commissioning guides apply to all communities, there are good reasons why additional guidance is required on commissioning mental health services for people from BME communities. The document sets out the key priorities that should guide the commissioning of mental health services for BME groups. These include: supporting equitable access to effective interventions, and equitable experiences and outcomes; identifying and implementing specific measures to reduce ethnic inequalities in mental health; developing local strategies and plans for improving mental health and wellbeing amongst BME communities; making targeted investments in public mental health interventions for BME communities; involving service users, carers as well as members of local BME communities in the commissioning process; collecting, analysing, reporting, and acting upon data about ethnicity, service use, and outcomes; creating more accessible, broader, and flexible care pathways, and integrating services across the voluntary, community, social care and health sectors; ensuring every mental health service are culturally capable and able to address the diverse needs of a multi-cultural population through effective and appropriate forms of assessment and interventions; developing a number of strategies to reduce coercive care, which is experienced disproportionately by some BME groups. This guide focuses on services for working age adults. However, it could also be interpreted for commissioning specialist mental health services, such as CAMHS, secure psychiatric care, and services for older adults. It includes case-examples derived from an online survey of various BME stakeholder groups on the issue of quality in BME service provision
(Edited publisher abstract)
This guide describes what ‘good’ mental health services for people from Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities look like. While all of the Joint Commissioning Panel for Mental Health commissioning guides apply to all communities, there are good reasons why additional guidance is required on commissioning mental health services for people from BME communities. The document sets out the key priorities that should guide the commissioning of mental health services for BME groups. These include: supporting equitable access to effective interventions, and equitable experiences and outcomes; identifying and implementing specific measures to reduce ethnic inequalities in mental health; developing local strategies and plans for improving mental health and wellbeing amongst BME communities; making targeted investments in public mental health interventions for BME communities; involving service users, carers as well as members of local BME communities in the commissioning process; collecting, analysing, reporting, and acting upon data about ethnicity, service use, and outcomes; creating more accessible, broader, and flexible care pathways, and integrating services across the voluntary, community, social care and health sectors; ensuring every mental health service are culturally capable and able to address the diverse needs of a multi-cultural population through effective and appropriate forms of assessment and interventions; developing a number of strategies to reduce coercive care, which is experienced disproportionately by some BME groups. This guide focuses on services for working age adults. However, it could also be interpreted for commissioning specialist mental health services, such as CAMHS, secure psychiatric care, and services for older adults. It includes case-examples derived from an online survey of various BME stakeholder groups on the issue of quality in BME service provision
(Edited publisher abstract)
Subject terms:
mental health services, black and minority ethnic people, adults, older people, commissioning, equal opportunities, racial equality, good practice, case studies;
Quality in Ageing and Older Adults, 12(3), October 2011, pp.133-140.
Publisher:
Emerald
This discussion paper examines the implications for the ageing baby boomer generation upon mental health policy, practices and services in the UK. The author suggests that mental health in later life can be influenced by wealth, discrimination, relationships, physical health, and participation in meaningful activity. In this review of some of the key literature each aspect is appraised in relation to baby boomers' lives. This generation appears wealthier than their parents, but is likely to live for longer in a state of poor physical health, and will have smaller more widely dispersed families. They also have a history of championing marginalised groups, and may, it is suggested, challenge age discrimination. Baby boomers now hold politically influential positions, making decisions affecting their own lives as they age. Increased longevity has social implications; culturally, economically, and politically. In the UK, there are about 17 million baby boomers reaching later life and they are a varied and ethnically diverse generation. Mental health services, especially for dementia, will need to adapt to meet their needs. Increased wealth inequalities mean that the more affluent may enjoy meaningful activity and afford better mental health care, but the less affluent may need to work in unrewarding jobs to pay for it. The author believes that recognition of these inequalities must be at the forefront of any decision about mental health care in older adults.
This discussion paper examines the implications for the ageing baby boomer generation upon mental health policy, practices and services in the UK. The author suggests that mental health in later life can be influenced by wealth, discrimination, relationships, physical health, and participation in meaningful activity. In this review of some of the key literature each aspect is appraised in relation to baby boomers' lives. This generation appears wealthier than their parents, but is likely to live for longer in a state of poor physical health, and will have smaller more widely dispersed families. They also have a history of championing marginalised groups, and may, it is suggested, challenge age discrimination. Baby boomers now hold politically influential positions, making decisions affecting their own lives as they age. Increased longevity has social implications; culturally, economically, and politically. In the UK, there are about 17 million baby boomers reaching later life and they are a varied and ethnically diverse generation. Mental health services, especially for dementia, will need to adapt to meet their needs. Increased wealth inequalities mean that the more affluent may enjoy meaningful activity and afford better mental health care, but the less affluent may need to work in unrewarding jobs to pay for it. The author believes that recognition of these inequalities must be at the forefront of any decision about mental health care in older adults.
Subject terms:
mental health services, older people, self-determination, access to services, ageing, dementia, equal opportunities, government policy;
Working with Older People, 13(1), March 2009, pp.35-40.
Publisher:
Emerald
This article identifies some of the key issues to be considered when trying to promote positive mental health and well-being for older people from black and minority ethnic (BME) communities. While developing a cultural understanding is important, a number of structural or organisational issues that go beyond language or culture can also affect health and access to health care. The article also considers the role of voluntary sector organisations in developing culturally appropriate mental health promotion services for BME elders. Two case studies are presented: the 'Meri Yaadain' Dementia Project - raising awareness and promoting access to mental health services of South Asian elders in Bradford; and the Bangladeshi mental health Promotion Project in Tower Hamlets, London.
This article identifies some of the key issues to be considered when trying to promote positive mental health and well-being for older people from black and minority ethnic (BME) communities. While developing a cultural understanding is important, a number of structural or organisational issues that go beyond language or culture can also affect health and access to health care. The article also considers the role of voluntary sector organisations in developing culturally appropriate mental health promotion services for BME elders. Two case studies are presented: the 'Meri Yaadain' Dementia Project - raising awareness and promoting access to mental health services of South Asian elders in Bradford; and the Bangladeshi mental health Promotion Project in Tower Hamlets, London.
Subject terms:
mental health education, mental health services, older people, rights, South Asian people, voluntary organisations, access to services, black and minority ethnic people, case studies, cultural identity, equal opportunities;
UNIVERSITY OF BATH. Centre for the Analysis of Social Policy
Publisher:
University of Bath. Centre for the Analysis of Social Policy
Publication year:
1987
Pagination:
42p.
Place of publication:
Bath
Part of a research project which reviewed the extent and the manner in which Brent SSD was fulfilling its statutory obligations and to make recommendations accordingly. This volume contains staff views on the main difficulties facing the department. Staff felt these included: absence of clear policies and guidelines, poor management, patchy support for workers, delays in filling vacancies, inadequacy of personnel function in general, high workloads causing stress, poor working conditions, insufficient success in combating racism and lack of appropriate training.
Part of a research project which reviewed the extent and the manner in which Brent SSD was fulfilling its statutory obligations and to make recommendations accordingly. This volume contains staff views on the main difficulties facing the department. Staff felt these included: absence of clear policies and guidelines, poor management, patchy support for workers, delays in filling vacancies, inadequacy of personnel function in general, high workloads causing stress, poor working conditions, insufficient success in combating racism and lack of appropriate training.
Subject terms:
hospital social work, learning disabilities, mental health services, management, older people, physical disabilities, social services, social workers, staff, staff development, staff management, training, young people, area teams, children, community work, equal opportunities, evaluation;
hospital social work, medical social work, medical social workers, looked after children, mental health problems, mental health services, multidisciplinary services, offenders, older people, physical disabilities, private foster care, residential care, residential child care, registers, social work, social work education, social worker-service user relationships, terminal illness, user participation, transracial adoption, transracial foster care, visual impairment, youth justice, anti-discriminatory practice, black and minority ethnic people, case records, care homes, child protection, community care, children, employment, equal opportunities;