Research Policy and Planning, 24(1), 2006, pp.39-52.
Publisher:
Social Services Research Group
Recognition and support for carers has become an increasingly important part of government policy over the past decade. This paper draws on data from a national evaluation of intermediate care. the study adopted a mixed-method, case-study approach across five English localities. It describes patterns of informal caring relationships among older people who were using intermediate care services and considers the issues which affect how the carers perceived their caring roles, the service interventions which they found helpful during intermediate care, and the negotiations and decision-making processes as people moved from intermediate care to mainstream services.
Recognition and support for carers has become an increasingly important part of government policy over the past decade. This paper draws on data from a national evaluation of intermediate care. the study adopted a mixed-method, case-study approach across five English localities. It describes patterns of informal caring relationships among older people who were using intermediate care services and considers the issues which affect how the carers perceived their caring roles, the service interventions which they found helpful during intermediate care, and the negotiations and decision-making processes as people moved from intermediate care to mainstream services.
Subject terms:
intermediate care, interpersonal relationships, older people, social networks, carers, case studies, family relations, evaluation;
Looks at research into older people's well-being and the contribution made by neighbourhood groups. The research was carried out by researchers at the University of Leeds for the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, with the research partners Caring Together a neighbourhood scheme in Leeds which provides advice, advocacy, support and befriending to older people. The study took place in two localities and used in-depth interviews, focus groups and participant observation. Eighty -four people, aged between 58 and 97 were interviewed individually. The research identified older people's key values: reciprocity, not being a burden and being a part of a community. Offers guidance for future service developments by demonstrating that the way neighbourhood groups operate, rooted in local communities and in tune with older people's values and priorities, is as important as the services they offer.
Looks at research into older people's well-being and the contribution made by neighbourhood groups. The research was carried out by researchers at the University of Leeds for the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, with the research partners Caring Together a neighbourhood scheme in Leeds which provides advice, advocacy, support and befriending to older people. The study took place in two localities and used in-depth interviews, focus groups and participant observation. Eighty -four people, aged between 58 and 97 were interviewed individually. The research identified older people's key values: reciprocity, not being a burden and being a part of a community. Offers guidance for future service developments by demonstrating that the way neighbourhood groups operate, rooted in local communities and in tune with older people's values and priorities, is as important as the services they offer.
Subject terms:
older people, neighbourhoods, quality of life, social networks, social care provision, user views, befriending schemes, communities, groups;