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Older people as researchers – why not? An overview of a partnership project to train older people to be researchers
- Authors:
- MUNN-GIDDINGS Carol, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Working with Older People, 13(4), December 2009, pp.16-19.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This article describes a unique project that has equipped older people with the necessary research skills to find information for themselves, giving them the confidence to directly shape local services. Funded by Skills for Care East in February 2007 for delivery of training from June to August of that year, the project trained a group of 15 older people, nine women and six men aged 60 to 80, to become researchers in health and social care issues, stepping beyond their tradition consultation role. This group attended one or two days training per week, for a total of fifteen days, at the end of which a formal evaluation was carried out. All of the 12 participants that completed the course reported they had learnt a lot on research matters and on health and social care issues in general, as applicable to older people. Although confident that they could contribute to research projects in future, they felt ongoing support would be required to develop and consolidate their skills. Most expressed a wish for a follow-up course, one that explored a particular approach in more depth. The project concluded that the potential for group members to continue their learning, and apply it in a practical way, became very apparent.
A person-centred approach to working with groups and individuals: an overview of a pilot training course for Royal Voluntary Service social centres
- Author:
- McCALL Fiona
- Publisher:
- Royal Voluntary Service
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 24
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
This document provides an outline of a pilot training course developed for staff and volunteers working in the Social Centres run by WRVS (now Royal Voluntary Service) which explored the value of a person-centred approach to working with Centre users. Specific aims of the training were to: apply person-centred principles and approaches to the Social Centre settings; describe practical skills and techniques which can be used with individuals and groups; increase knowledge and understanding of a person-centred approach; and learn several ways in which the person-centred approach can be included in the work setting. The training was designed as two interlinked half-day courses. The first half day was an introduction to the key ideas, concepts and skills. At the end of this participants were asked to undertake a task in their workplace over the following weeks and to feed back on this on the second half day. The second half of the session covered group work and dealing with difficult people/situations and identifying approaches and how to work in a person-centred way in groups. The document will be useful for training running or developing training. (Edited publisher abstract)
Helping vulnerable adults to keep safe
- Authors:
- COLLINS Mick, WALFORD Mel
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adult Protection, 10(1), February 2008, pp.7-12.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This article describes innovative work in Powys, mid Wales, where trainers are working with vulnerable adults to help them reduce the risk that they will be abused, or if the worst happens, where to turn for help. College staff have developed a course that runs to one afternoon a week for the academic year for people with learning disabilities. For people with mental health problems the approach had been workshop based, with a programme of six or eight workshops, run by skilled trainers. For older people a third approach has been developed because there are so many older people who need to hear about Keeping Safe. After piloting one-off workshops and presentations, the trainer has worked with staff and volunteers from a variety of agencies who already work with older people to train them as trainers working in pairs. Those who have received training will be delivering sessions in luncheon clubs, day services, care homes etc.
The workforce implications of adults and older people who self-fund and employ their own care and support workers
- Authors:
- EKOSGEN, BREAKTHROUGH UK
- Publisher:
- Skills for Care
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 76
- Place of publication:
- Leeds
This study investigates the relationship between the self-funders of domiciliary care and support and their care and support workers; the support needs of self-funders in their role as employers and the learning and development needs of both self-funders and social care and support workers.The study included a review of current evidence and face-to-face, telephone interviews, online and paper surveys with self-funders (those self-funding 50% or more of their domiciliary care were included) and care and support workers. In total, the views of 108 self-funders and 30 care and support workers employed directly by self-funders were obtained. (Original abstract)
Asking the right questions
- Authors:
- ROBERTSON David, SATHYAMOORTHY Ganesh, FORD Richard
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 11.3.99, 1999, pp.24-25.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The authors say that in order to help black mental health service users, professionals must understand their culture.
Contracting for quality
- Author:
- HARMAN Darrell
- Journal article citation:
- Association for Social Care Training Newsletter, 25, September 1995, pp.5-6.
- Publisher:
- Association for Social Care Training
Birmingham SSD have linked price paid to quality and service level provided through a structured price competitive tender for residential and nursing home provision for elderly people. Looks at the role of staff training in the homes.
Charter for carers
- Author:
- GRAHAM Mick
- Journal article citation:
- Local Government Chronicle, 20.5.94, 1994, p.12.
- Publisher:
- Emap Business
The GMB trade union have launched two charters setting out its proposals for a better deal for the owners, staff and residents of private nursing and residential homes.
Quality counts: achieving quality in social care services
- Editors:
- KELLY Des, WARR Bridget
- Publisher:
- Whiting and Birch
- Publication year:
- 1992
- Pagination:
- 240p.,diags.,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- London
Aimed at social services and social work departments, trainers, inspection and registration staff, private and voluntary care providers, residential homes, special schools, sheltered workshops, advice agencies, client support groups, and legal personnel in local government and private practice. Contains chapters on: what is meant by quality in social care; approaches to quality systems; quality and its social construction by managers in care service organisations; establishing standards in social care; the role of inspection and evaluation in social care; use of checklists in inspection and quality assurance in elderly person's homes; training for quality; user participation in quality assurance; total quality management; and the challenges of the quest for quality in social care services.
Day care for the elderly in Braintree and Basildon
- Authors:
- McLEAN Catherine A., GOLDING Ken
- Publisher:
- Essex. Social Services Department
- Publication year:
- 1988
- Pagination:
- 61p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Chelmsford
Looks at the results of a study to examine the objectives of day care for the elderly and to identify appropriate models of care by examining existing provision by Social Services, Health Authorities and District Councils in Essex. Also examines day care attendance for the two areas in the study.
Anti-racist practice in social care: from principles to best practice
- Author:
- SOCIAL CARE ASSOCIATION
- Publisher:
- Social Care Association
- Publication year:
- 1991
- Pagination:
- 78p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Surbiton
Outlines the background and issues around anti-racist practice, and goes on to look at service user issues, including the care of children, mentally ill people, older people, and dealing with racist service users. Issues for social care practitioners and managers are examined, including equal opportunities in employment, staff development and training, and disciplinary matters. Presents examples of good practice.