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Multi-disciplinarity, user engagement and the design of special programmes of ageing research in the United Kingdom
- Author:
- LANSLEY Peter
- Journal article citation:
- Ageing and Society, 33(5), 2013, pp.727-760.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Since 1997 ageing research in the United Kingdom (UK) has been promoted through a series of research council special programmes with an emphasis on multi-disciplinary, collaborative, user-focused research. There has been notable progress and substantial setbacks, especially a major lull in activity, and strong disciplinary biases in later programmes. Skills, expertise and influence on policy and practice, developed through early programmes, have been lost. Two philosophies of programme management have emerged: a top-down approach to the development of priorities and activities, largely reflecting a linear model of research, development and diffusion; and, a bottom-up approach strongly influenced by the priorities of users including older people, which has emphasised the role of problem-solving and social interaction between researchers and users. A comparison of these two philosophies highlights factors which contribute to successful programme implementation and valuable outcomes for society at large. These emphasise: involvement of all potential users; encouragement of champions; supporting researchers at all stages in their careers; transparency in communicating intent, progress and achievements; varied and robust knowledge transfer; and, above all else, understanding the challenges faced by individuals as they grow older. Future programmes would be assured of making significant contributions to supporting older people and an ageing society if those commissioning the programmes recognised the importance of these factors and accepted the consequent challenges for the organisation of the programmes. (Publisher abstract)
Can we afford the doctor?: GP retainers and care homes
- Author:
- PATTERSON Maria
- Publisher:
- English Community Care Association
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 14p.
- Place of publication:
- London
ECCA - English Community Care Association - has released a report about care homes being forced to pay retainers in order to access GP services on behalf of their residents.
A problem shared? Essays on the integration of health and social care
- Editor:
- KEOHANE Nigel
- Publisher:
- Social Market Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 60
- Place of publication:
- London
This essay collection discusses how to develop a system that responds to the needs of a patient in the round - whether in hospital or at home. With contributions from politicians, experts and those on the front line, the collection sets out views on the future role of commissioners, providers, patients and family carers, and sets out alternative perspectives on future funding for the NHS and social care. The report makes a case for greater co-ordination between specialisms within the NHS, and between primary care, secondary care and mental health services and for an integrated response to the complex needs of individuals, focusing on health and wellbeing outcomes. (Edited publisher abstract)
Age concern's summary and commentary on the NHS plan (including the Government's response to the Royal Commission on Long Term Care)
- Author:
- AGE CONCERN ENGLAND
- Publisher:
- Age Concern
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 20p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Intended as summary of those points in the NHS plan which will impact particularly on older people, with an explanation of Age Concern's policy position on these. Discusses funding and charges, standards, patient involvement and new structures for service delivery.
Low intensity support: preventing dependency
- Author:
- JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 6p.
- Place of publication:
- York
Older people and disabled people often don't qualify for full social services assistance. Yet many clearly do need help. Low intensity support can help prevent people reaching crisis point and enable them to sustain their own homes. But it is important to strike the right balance between helping people and controlling their lives. This summary considers how users perceive their services and needs, and highlights some innovative approaches to support. It assesses what users want, discusses what best practice might be and investigates some of the dilemmas for providers and the the implications for policy reform.
National neglect
- Author:
- DOBSON Roger
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 1.12.94, 1994, pp.16-17.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Community care funding is reaching crisis point and the cash shortfall has led to service cutbacks to elderly and disabled people. Lancashire and Gloucestershire have been particularly hit hard. Investigates how users are demonstrating against the drastic squeeze on their services.
Empowering older volunteers: learning to research
- Author:
- FENGE Lee-Ann
- Journal article citation:
- Research Policy and Planning, 24(1), 2006, pp.13-23.
- Publisher:
- Social Services Research Group
This article reports on a United Kingdom Open College Network (OCN) accredited training course in Community Survey Research for older people involved in community based research activities. It was funded through Older and Bolder, an initiative of the National Institute of Adult Continuing Education (NIACE) in England and Wales, and was developed by Bournemouth University in collaboration with Bournemouth and Poole College. The course was offered to older volunteers at Help and Care, a voluntary sector agency working with older people and their carers in Bournemouth, Poole and Dorset. It was felt that these volunteers might be interested in attending a structured programme on Community Research, which could be accredited by the OCN, which would assist them in their voluntary roles particularly in terms of research and service evaluation. By the end of the eight-week course participants appeared enthused about learning and engaging in future research. Issues raised by this pilot project are discussed, particularly in terms of funding future schemes.
Engaging the independent sector in the development of intermediate care
- Author:
- BORKETT Phillip
- Publisher:
- Independent Healthcare Association
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 11p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Intermediate care potentially offers older people appropriate and quality services as an alternative to hospital admission or to aid a speedy discharge from hospital. Properly organised intermediate care schemes can provide a period of intense professional support when and where it is needed, as well as contribute to the effectiveness of the whole health and social care system. Such schemes put the service user first, and work to create positive partnerships between the various agencies who have responsibilities for different parts of the service; and fundamentally, between the independent and public sector health and social care communities.
Care staffing in care homes for older people
- Author:
- SOCIAL CARE ASSOCIATION
- Publisher:
- Residential Forum/Social Care Association
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 18p.; CD ROM.
- Place of publication:
- Surbiton
This document seeks to help providers of residential care for older people, registration and inspection staff and service users and their relatives, to determine whether sufficient staff are available in a care home to meet the assessed needs of service users. It also seeks to offer guidance as to what service users, their families and other stakeholders can reasonably expect as regards staffing arrangements.
The choice is yours: an account of the pressures faced by older people looking for care homes
- Authors:
- ARGYLE Charlotte, BRIGHT Les, CLARKE Alison
- Publisher:
- Counsel and Care
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 90p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Report looking at whether choice for older people looking at going into residential care has widened and whether people's needs are being dealt with more appropriately now than before the landmark changes that the NHS and Community Care Act 1990 promised to introduce. Looks at older people's experiences in the context of: whose choice; who pays; timings and assessments; and a local authority case study. Makes suggestions for policy improvements, including a regulator for the residential care home industry.