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A silver lining for the UK economy? The intergenerational case for supporting longer working lives
- Author:
- THOMSON Patrick
- Publisher:
- Centre for Ageing Better
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 44
- Place of publication:
- London
This paper explores how supporting older workers to remain in better, more fulfilling work for longer can be part of the solution to addressing the fiscal pressures of an ageing population. Currently, less than half of the population are in employment the year before they are eligible for their state pension. The age employment gap is likely to grow in line with the scheduled rises in state pension age unless action is taken now. The paper argues that the key driver of supporting people to work for longer is to improve the quality of work. It sets out key policy options, which include: policies to prevent older workers from falling out of work – ensuring that existing initiatives and services such as Access to Work are tailored to the health profile and needs of older workers, enabling workers to make a statutory request for flexible working upon point of hire, without having to wait 26 weeks, requiring statutory reporting of flexible working requests and responses, and introducing a right to return for both carers and people with long term health conditions; policies to support a return to work – developing specialised employment support for claimants aged 50 and over, recognising the particular difficulties faced by this age group, creating greater flexibility in the benefits system to recognise that not everyone can work, particularly in the context of the rising state pension age; and policies to support workplaces that accommodate all ages – introducing age bands in gender pay gap reporting to highlight pay inequalities faced by older women in the workplace, and ensuring open access and promotion of skills and progression opportunities for all ages. (Edited publisher abstract)
Towards an age-friendly European Union: advocacy toolkit for older people and their organisations
- Editors:
- LUHERNE Maude, SINIGAGLIA Alice
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 44
- Place of publication:
- Brussels
Practical guidelines aimed at older people’s organisations on how to influence the decision-making processes that concern them and on how to be part of innovation processes. More specifically, the toolkit is designed to supports organisations in advocating for an age-friendly European Union; influencing EU policies that are relevant for older people; influencing policy makers and other stakeholders at all levels; building partnerships; and staying up-to-dated on relevant EU policies and funding opportunities. The toolkit provides: background information on ageing and why age-friendly environments are needed; an action model that can be adapted to a wide range of campaigns; tips and tricks to help organisation plan and assess their strategies and actions; and tools to implement your actions. It also includes useful tips and information to other civil society organisations or movements committed to influencing the EU or national policies that are relevant for them. (Edited publisher abstract)
BME carers: challenging the myth;"they look after their own"; a good practice guide
- Author:
- WALES. National Assembly
- Publisher:
- Wales. National Assembly
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 32p.
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
This examination of the extent to which carers services in Wales are accessible to Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) carers is located within the overall 'Caring about Carers - a Strategy for Carers In Wales (Implementation Plan)', a project initiated by the Welsh Assembly Government. Supported also by the Welsh Assembly Government, and carried out within the auspices of AWEMA (All Wales Ethnic Minority Association) as a BME Carers project, this study sets out to explore the needs of BME carers in Wales and the extent to which they felt that their needs were being recognised and addressed by mainstream services. (Edited publisher abstract)
Acute awareness: improving hospital care for people with dementia
- Author:
- NHS CONFEDERATION
- Publisher:
- NHS Confederation
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 18p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This report looks at the key issues for NHS trusts acting to improve acute care for inpatients with dementia. It showcases the innovative, sometimes quite simple and low cost, examples of good practice from both NHS trusts and cross-agency partnerships. Because dementia is not usually the prime reason for admission to hospital, it is often assumed to be difficult to factor it into a patient’s care programme. However the report shows that improving services for patients with dementia has the potential not only to enhance the quality of their care experience but also to shorten their length of stay and to reduce unnecessary costs. The report concludes with a list of key questions for boards to consider in developing their approach towards caring for patients with dementia, and some suggestions for policy developments that could enhance implementation of the national strategy. Among the topics discussed are: early identification (50% of dementia seen in hospitals is unrecognised at that point); care pathways; training; use of antipsychotic drugs; nutrition; environmental factors; effective discharge; leadership; and involvement of patients and carers.
Implementing telecare: strategic analysis and guidelines for policy makers, commissioners and providers
- Authors:
- BARLOW James, et al
- Publisher:
- Audit Commission
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 42p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Telecare can be defined as a service bringing health and social care directly to a user, generally in their own homes, supported by information and communication technology. It provides safety and security monitoring, physiological and activity monitoring and information. Telecare addresses a range of government policies and the Department of Health (DH) has outlined ambitious targets for telecare to be available in all homes that need it by December 2010. New grant funding has been made available to local councils as a first step. Telecare systems can support the independence and well-being of older or disabled people. They enable carers to respond to a crisis and can help prevent problems arising in the first place by providing early indication of deterioration in an individual's well-being). Telecare consists of assessment and referral of users; installation and maintenance of equipment; monitoring of users, and response in the event of an alert or change in condition.
Developing intermediate care: a guide for health and social services professionals
- Authors:
- STEVENSON Ian, SPENCER Linda
- Publisher:
- King's Fund
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 131p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
The first part of the guide looks at the policy issues surrounding intermediate care. It covers: definitions of intermediate care; government policy on intermediate care; and the trends driving the development of intermediate care. The second part of the guide provides planners, commissioners and providers with a summary of research evidence that can be used to support plans for intermediate care and inform service developments. The remaining part of the guide offers practical guidance on how to develop intermediate care in your local care community.