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Financial abuse of older people in Northern Ireland: the unsettling truth
- Author:
- COMMISSIONER FOR OLDER PEOPLE FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
- Publisher:
- Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 24
- Place of publication:
- Belfast
This study provides evidence of the scope and scale of the financial abuse of older people in Northern Ireland. The study interviewed 1,025 people older people (aged 60 and over) across Northern Ireland were surveyed in relation to financial abuse. They were asked 29 questions in relation to their personal finances, money-management and decision-making in the last 12 months. The results found that that 21 per cent of older people surveyed had experienced some kind of financial abuse. The most prevalent forms of financial abuse identified were issues relating to money and possessions (7 per cent of respondents); buying and selling goods (6 per cent of respondents); and issues relating to charity contributions (4 per cent of respondents). Other types of financial abuse identified included: coercion to sign and fraudulent use of signatures; changes to legal and financial documents and investments; experience of coercion; bank account activity; deception and misuse of money; and issues relating to inheritance and power of attorney. Based on the result of the survey sample, which was representative of Northern Ireland’s older population, the findings suggest that over 75,000 older people are experiencing some form of financial abuse in Northern Ireland. (Edited publisher abstract)
Aspects of informal caring: some results from a study of a small town in Northern Ireland
- Authors:
- OFFER John, ST LEGER Fred, CECIL Rosanne
- Publisher:
- Northern Ireland. Department of Health and Social Services
- Publication year:
- 1988
- Pagination:
- 56p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Belfast
Who's calling? Levels of cold calls and scams of older people in Northern Ireland
- Author:
- COMMISSIONER FOR OLDER PEOPLE FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
- Publisher:
- Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 24
- Place of publication:
- Belfast
Drawing on the results of a survey, this report looks at the scale and nature of cold calls and scams affecting older people. The survey involved 1,025 older people and used a representative sample of Northern Ireland’s older population in terms of age group, region, gender and quintile of deprivation. Questions covered unsolicited calls, junk mail, coercion to sign and fraudulent use of signatures, and rogue traders pressurising older people into buying something that they later regretted. The figures show that significant numbers of older people are the victims of scams, with technological developments making older people more vulnerable. It also highlights the emotional impact of scams, which could result in older victims becoming more socially isolated. The survey found 67 per cent of respondents experienced unsolicited calls to their home, with 22 per cent receiving these calls once a week. In addition 2 per cent of respondents reported that they signed documents without understanding what they were signing and 4 per cent disclosed that they felt tricked or pressured into buying something that they later regretted. Short quotations from survey respondents are included. (Edited publisher abstract)
Lived experience 2021: What matters to older people in Northern Ireland
- Author:
- AGE NI
- Publisher:
- Age NI
- Publication year:
- 2021
- Pagination:
- 19
- Place of publication:
- Belfast
Survey report of the views of older people in Northern Ireland in 2021. Over 750 older people responded to the survey on topics ranging from health and social care to TV licences, from loneliness to bus passes, from pensions and end-of-life care to digital inclusion: everything that is important to living well and supporting independence in later life. The respondents reflect on what’s important to them now and what they want for the future; they also share their ideas and views on how that future can be secured. The responses range from the practical to the philosophical and are thoughtful and informed and grouped under three themes: support; health and social care and communication and connection. Age UK will be taking forward issues highlighted in the report to raise awareness and understanding of what matters most to older people, and to shape Age NI’s manifesto for the Northern Ireland Assembly election in 2022. The report includes a number of calls to action. (Edited publisher abstract)
Judgements of social care professionals on elder abuse referrals: a factorial survey
- Authors:
- KILLICK Campbell, TAYLOR Brian J.
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Social Work, 42(5), 2012, pp.814-832.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
Compared to the fields of child protection and domestic violence, adult protection is relatively new. Definitions and concepts about the basic concepts of abuse and vulnerability remain ambiguous and policies are open to interpretation. This study sought to assist in the development of a more sophisticated understanding of vulnerability and abuse. Specifically, the study investigated factors in professional decision making in relation to identifying and reporting abuse of older people. A systematic review and a panel of expert practitioners were used to identify factors that might influence professional recognition and reporting of elder abuse. These factors were incorporated into a questionnaire that included randomised factorial survey vignettes and additional questions on decision making. Sets of unique vignettes were completed by 190 social workers, nurses and other professional care managers across Northern Ireland in 2008, giving 2,261 randomised vignettes used as the units of analysis. The findings showed that recognition and reporting of abuse were influenced by case factors specific to the abuse event (type and frequency of abuse), while contextual factors (age, gender, health conditions) did not significantly influence recognition or referring of abuse. While there was some consistency in recognition and referring in extreme cases, there was disparity in the more ambiguous vignettes.
Early key findings from a study of older people in Northern Ireland: the NICOLA Study
- Editors:
- CRUISE Sharon Mary, KEE Frank
- Publisher:
- Queens University Belfast
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 99
- Place of publication:
- Belfast
This report summarises early findings from The NICOLA study, a longitudinal study of the health, lifestyles and socioeconomic circumstances of more than 8,000 people over 50 years of age. The report refers specifically to some of the key findings from NICOLA Wave 1, focusing primarily on the results from interviews conducted in the person’s own home by Ipsos MORI. Chapters discuss the findings across the following areas: the socio-demographic characteristics of older people in Northern Ireland; participation in the labour market; social connectedness, including relationships with family, friends and the wider community; social engagement, including social relationships, involvement in organisations, and leisure activities; alcohol use, smoking and physical activity; variations in self-reported health status; and health service utilisation. The findings show that a quarter of participants live alone, and this increases with age with over half of those aged over 75 live alone. Whilst survey data found many NICOLA participants were socially engaged and participated in religious, social and leisure activities, the data also indicate that social isolation remains a significant problem for many older people in society. (Edited publisher abstract)
Developing social care policy: the public voice
- Authors:
- GRAY Ann Marie, DOWDS Lizanne, DEVINE Paula
- Publisher:
- Economic and Social Research Council
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- Swindon
Using data from the 2010 Northern Ireland Life and Times (NILT) Survey, this briefing paper explores what kind of social care adults in Northern Ireland want and how they feel about their own future social care provision. The survey asked for views on five different ways of paying for social care, dependant on level of income; what preparations people had made for meeting financial aspects of care by age; and their views on moving into residential care by age. The survey found support for a model of funding similar to that proposed by Dilnot whereby the state should pay for a basic level of care with the remainder being means tested. Most people would like to be able to have their care needs met at home, had a distrust of the private sector in the delivery of care. The majority of respondents, 81 per cent of NILT respondents felt that social care systems should be the same across the UK.
Survey of carers of older people in Northern Ireland
- Authors:
- MOONEY E., ORR J.
- Publisher:
- Northern Ireland. Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety. Community Information Branch
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 58p.
- Place of publication:
- Belfast
A survey of carers of older people was conducted in 2005, to both inform the Social Services Inspectorate inspection of social care services for older people and monitor the implementation of the Carers and Direct Payments Act for carers of older people. Each of the Health and Social Services Trusts providing a community service were given 50 self-completion questionnaires to distribute to carers who were in contact with Social Services in their Trust. In order to contact carers who may not have been in contact with Social Services, questionnaires were also distributed through contacts provided by Advice NI, an independent advice network which provides information on social issues affecting the community. A total of 294 completed questionnaires were returned. This publication describes the findings from the survey. It provides information on the characteristics of carers and the person cared for, the amount of time spent caring, whether carers were under stress, the services provided to carers by Social Services, carers’ assessments, contact and involvement with Social Services staff, and satisfaction with the amount and quality of services provided. A number of key findings are listed.
Dementia in Fermanagh Northern Ireland
- Author:
- GILMOUR Helen
- Publisher:
- Sperrin Lakeland Health and Social Care Trust/Alzheimer's Society
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 65p.,tables.
- Place of publication:
- Enniskillen
This survey demonstrates the value of collecting and collating local data on dementia with the help of carers and local professionals. The project addresses the lack of social research regarding people with dementia and has a specific focus on those living in a rural environment.
Low expectations: attitudes on choice, care and community for people with dementia in care homes
- Author:
- QUINCE Chris
- Publisher:
- Alzheimer's Society
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 88p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This report looks at the key issues affecting people with dementia living in care homes. Evidence is drawn from surveys of family members of people with dementia, staff working in care homes, and people with dementia themselves. The surveys were distributed to Alzheimer’s Society members, care homes in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and through some Alzheimer’s Society staff and online. The report also presents evidence from a YouGov poll carried out in December 2012, of 2,060 adults, into perceptions about care homes and draws on existing public policy evidence on care and performance of care homes. The report looks at four main areas of care: the context of the care home market; the availability of information and support to help families and individuals make choices about moving into care; the quality of care; and the access and quality of external services delivered from outside the home, as well as findings around how the home works with the wider community. The surveys found low expectations about the quality of life of people with dementia in care homes. Views on the quality of care for people living in care homes were more positive, but there were concerns about ongoing investment in training. People also found the process of finding information on care homes challenging. Experiences of support from health services and engagement with the community were mixed. The report makes six recommendations to raise awareness, inform policy and change practice. Tables presenting results from the surveys are included.