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Combating age barriers in employment: a European portfolio of good practice
- Editors:
- WALKER Alan, TAYLOR Philip
- Publisher:
- European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 221p.
- Place of publication:
- Dublin
Report providing an analysis of more than one hundred and fifty initiatives in favour of the retention, retraining and reintegration of older workers. Intended as a practical tool for all those concerned with developing practice or supportive policies to combat age barriers in employment.
Older people and employment: fourth report of session 2017-19
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Parliament. House of Commons. Women and Equalities Committee
- Publisher:
- House of Commons
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 49
- Place of publication:
- London
Inquiry report from the Women and Equalities Committee on older people and employment, to examples whether the Government’s Fuller Working Lives strategy is sufficient to tackle age discrimination in employment and what more needs to be done. The Committee examined how questions of age diversity factor into the discussions on ‘quality’ of work being taken forward in the Taylor Review of modern working practices, and whether or not the Government’s approach addresses the different needs of women, carers, people with long-term health conditions and disabilities and black and minority ethnic (BME) groups among the older workforce. It heard evidence from a range of organisations, including older people’s organisations, business organisations, academic experts; and individuals speaking about their personal experiences in seeking and staying in employment in later life. The evidence highlights three key issues: tackling age bias and discrimination, particularly in recruitment; making workplaces and working practices more flexible and adaptable to the changing needs of older workers; and access to skills development and advice throughout people’s lives. The Committee found that although the Government has good strategies in place, they are not well coordinated with each other and lack any plan to ensure that existing legislation is being implemented and enforced. It concludes that Government and the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) are failing to enforce the law on age discrimination and must be clearer that prejudice, unconscious bias and casual ageism in the workplace are all unlawful under the Equality Act 2010. The report makes a number of recommendations. (Edited publisher abstract)
Rehabilitation studies handbook
- Editors:
- WILSON Barbara A., McLELLAN D. Lindsay
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 425p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Cambridge
Provides a resource for all those involved in the care and rehabilitation of disabled people. Integrates the concepts and principles of rehabilitation with good clinical practice. Includes chapters on: disabled people in society; disability equality training; towards a therapeutic model of rehabilitation; work, occupation and disability; management in rehabilitation; research and evaluation; social policy, disability and rehabilitation; principles of the acquisition of sensorimotor skills; management of acquired cognitive disorders; challenging behaviour and people with severe brain damage; pain; the multiply handicapped child; and factors specific to disabled older people.
The APEX partnership charter for professional carers
- Author:
- O'DONOGHUE Dolores
- Publisher:
- GMB
- Publication year:
- 1994
- Pagination:
- 15p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Sets out ideas for improving the quality of life for people in residential care via staff training, good employment rights, and equal opportunities.
Library and information services for visually impaired people: national guidelines
- Authors:
- MACHELL Jean, comp
- Publisher:
- Library Association
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 77p.,list of orgs.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Offers practical advice on how to set up and develop appropriate library and information services for visually impaired people. Covers: staffing; service provision; service delivery; specific needs of client groups such as children; students and ethnic groups; reading resources; reading aids and equipment; accessing information; promotion and publicity.
Employment strategies in social services: case studies
- Authors:
- LOCAL AUTHORITIES CONDITIONS OF SERVICE ADVISORY BOARD, ASSOCIATION OF DIRECTORS OF SOCIAL SERVICES
- Publisher:
- Local Authorities Conditions of Service Advisory Board/Association of Directors
- Publication year:
- 1991
- Pagination:
- 77p.,tables.
- Place of publication:
- London
A study of how 12 social services departments have tackled the problems of shortages of field social workers. Looks at making recruitment easier by targetting older people, ethnic minorities, and disabled people and by making working hours more flexible. Discusses remuneration, use of staff, training, and other measures such as job redesign, career development schemes, equal opportunities policies, and staff welfare policies.
Developing social services for black and ethnic minority elders in London: overview report and action plan
- Author:
- PRIME Ruth
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health. Social Services Inspectorate. London Region
- Publication year:
- 1987
- Pagination:
- 76p., tables, bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Results of studies of service provision in three London Boroughs : policy and equal opportunities policy; training; staffing; identifying, assessing and meeting need; domiciliary care; residential care; liaison with the health.
Respect: learning materials for social care staff working with black and minority ethnic older people
- Authors:
- BUTT Jabeer, BOX Leandra, COOK Suzanne Lyn
- Publisher:
- Race Equality Unit
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 105p.,bibliog., video
- Place of publication:
- London
Teaching pack designed to help social care staff assess the needs of black and minority ethnic older people, and to respond appropriately. Aimed at a range of social care staff, including: care managers; home carers; day care staff; and residential workers. The NISW Library and Information Service does not stock the accompanying video.
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.
Review and consolidation in Brent Social Services Department: canvass of staff views
- Author:
- UNIVERSITY OF BATH. Centre for the Analysis of Social Policy
- Publisher:
- University of Bath. Centre for the Analysis of Social Policy
- Publication year:
- 1987
- Pagination:
- 42p.
- Place of publication:
- Bath
Part of a research project which reviewed the extent and the manner in which Brent SSD was fulfilling its statutory obligations and to make recommendations accordingly. This volume contains staff views on the main difficulties facing the department. Staff felt these included: absence of clear policies and guidelines, poor management, patchy support for workers, delays in filling vacancies, inadequacy of personnel function in general, high workloads causing stress, poor working conditions, insufficient success in combating racism and lack of appropriate training.