This briefing provides an analysis of current evidence and policy documents around the human rights of older people and their care. The paper looks in particular at: age discrimination and ageism; the quality of social care; domestic abuse; loneliness and isolation; housing; and employment. The briefing sets out a number of recommendations, including: a national accreditation scheme should be considered for training providers who wish to offer Care Certificate training; minimum standards for supervision of care workers should be set out in regulations; the quality of training provision for social care staff should be mapped against regulated service ratings; care providers should invest in supporting the leadership development of management staff; a much broader range of affordable housing options should be available for older people; much quicker access to home adaptations to promote independence; tackling poor conditions and delivering decent homes; and integrating housing with health and social care. The paper reiterates Age UK’s position regarding the human rights of older people stating that it is supportive of further international agreements which will improve protection of the rights of older people. It argues that a new international convention on the rights of older people would transform debates about how to respond to global ageing and articulate the rights which every older person holds that would enable them to continue contributing to society across their lifetimes.
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This briefing provides an analysis of current evidence and policy documents around the human rights of older people and their care. The paper looks in particular at: age discrimination and ageism; the quality of social care; domestic abuse; loneliness and isolation; housing; and employment. The briefing sets out a number of recommendations, including: a national accreditation scheme should be considered for training providers who wish to offer Care Certificate training; minimum standards for supervision of care workers should be set out in regulations; the quality of training provision for social care staff should be mapped against regulated service ratings; care providers should invest in supporting the leadership development of management staff; a much broader range of affordable housing options should be available for older people; much quicker access to home adaptations to promote independence; tackling poor conditions and delivering decent homes; and integrating housing with health and social care. The paper reiterates Age UK’s position regarding the human rights of older people stating that it is supportive of further international agreements which will improve protection of the rights of older people. It argues that a new international convention on the rights of older people would transform debates about how to respond to global ageing and articulate the rights which every older person holds that would enable them to continue contributing to society across their lifetimes.
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older people, human rights, social care, housing, domestic violence, loneliness, social isolation, employment, integrated care;
Sets out Age UK's ambition for the next Parliament 2015-2020, advocating the development of key services, interventions and government policies to support the UK ageing population and outlining what the political parties need to focus on immediately. The key themes considered in this manifesto include: older people and wellbeing; safety at home; financial independence in later life; active communities; and quality health and care.
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Sets out Age UK's ambition for the next Parliament 2015-2020, advocating the development of key services, interventions and government policies to support the UK ageing population and outlining what the political parties need to focus on immediately. The key themes considered in this manifesto include: older people and wellbeing; safety at home; financial independence in later life; active communities; and quality health and care.
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older people, ageing, government policy, wellbeing, home safety, income, communities, participation, health care, social care;
Age UK calls for all levels of government to take action to: rural proof policies and services; support community participation; and target social isolation. This report draws attention to the problems older people have in access to health, social care and other services resulting from reductions in scheduled bus services. While older people living in rural areas enjoy better health than those living in urban areas, they can also face difficulties in accessing health and social care services due to distance, poor transport provision, and poor service integration. The report identifies other problems faced by older people living in rural areas: fuel poverty; broadband access; poverty and social exclusion; and loneliness and social isolation. For each of the topics covered, key facts, case studies and good practice examples are presented.
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Age UK calls for all levels of government to take action to: rural proof policies and services; support community participation; and target social isolation. This report draws attention to the problems older people have in access to health, social care and other services resulting from reductions in scheduled bus services. While older people living in rural areas enjoy better health than those living in urban areas, they can also face difficulties in accessing health and social care services due to distance, poor transport provision, and poor service integration. The report identifies other problems faced by older people living in rural areas: fuel poverty; broadband access; poverty and social exclusion; and loneliness and social isolation. For each of the topics covered, key facts, case studies and good practice examples are presented.
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Subject terms:
rural areas, transport, health care, social care, poverty, internet, loneliness, social isolation, local government, older people;