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Review of sheltered housing in Scotland
- Authors:
- CROUCHER Karen, et al
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Government Social Research
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 8p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
This review of sheltered housing in Scotland has been undertaken by the Centre for Housing Policy and York Health Economics Consortium at the University of York for the Scottish Executive and Communities Scotland. The review was intended to address a number of questions relating to: the supply and condition of sheltered housing in Scotland; changes and barriers to change; costs of developing, maintaining, and staffing sheltered housing; issues relating to low or high demand; the changing role of sheltered housing; residents’ experiences of sheltered housing; and the future housing aspirations of older people.
Review of sheltered housing in Scotland
- Authors:
- CROUCHER Karen, et al
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Government Social Research
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 159p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
This report provides a review of sheltered housing for older people in Scotland. It has been undertaken by the Centre for Housing Policy and York Health Economics Consortium at the University of York for the Scottish Executive and Communities Scotland. The review draws on both quantitative and qualitative data and covers an overview of the supply of sheltered housing in Scotland, the age, condition and suitability of sheltered housing provision, the demand for sheltered housing, the services provided and charges, residents’ experience of sheltered housing based on postal survey, key findings from site visits and interviews and focus groups with sheltered housing residents, external impressions of sheltered housing and the changing role of sheltered housing.
Evaluation and assessment of deferred payment agreements
- Authors:
- MAIR Mair, McLEOD Barry
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Government Social Research
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 5p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
This research was commissioned by the Scottish Executive (now the Scottish Government) to provide an assessment of the use of Deferred Payment Agreements for care home residents. Fieldwork was carried out between January and September 2007, and involved gathering the views and experiences of relatives of care home residents, older people in the community and local authority finance and front-line staff.
An evaluation and assessment of deferred payment agreements
- Authors:
- MAIR Mari, McLEOD Barry
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Government Social Research
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 40p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Deferred Payment Agreements (DPA) were introduced in July 2002 under the Community Care and Health (Scotland) Act 2002. They were intended to extend the choice available to care home residents about how to fund their care. The primary aim of this research was to explore with care home residents and their relatives, their knowledge of, attitudes towards, and experiences of DPAs; to identify barriers and deterrents to applying for DPAs; and to identify potential for increasing uptake of DPAs. The research was based on 14 local authorities, and used qualitative methods to gather information from residents and their relatives, older people in the community and local authority officials.
A preliminary analysis of dementia in Wales
- Author:
- CARE AND SOCIAL SERVICES INSPECTORATE WALES
- Publisher:
- Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 26p.
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
This report provides a preliminary analysis relating to the current knowledge about and provision for people with dementia in Wales. The research involved fact finding from people with dementia, their carers, some expert professionals, and from desk top research. Three meetings were held; 1 attended by carers only and 2 attended by both carers and people with dementia. The sessions were structured around the idea of a dementia journey and people’s experience of this, what had worked well and what was difficult, as well as what needed improving. The report begins by discussing the issues raised at the meetings. It then moves on to the other information obtained during the preliminary analysis, looking at: the pattern of provision of social service and social care; and national and local studies and research. A significant finding is that there are wide variations in what is available across Wales and that this variability doesn’t seem to be related to need. The findings are considered in relation to the future commissioning of services. This analysis should be used to inform the second stage of the National Service Framework’s (NSF) review of older people.
Customers' experiences of contact with the Pension, Disability and Carers Service: research summary
- Authors:
- WHITFIELD Grahame, et al
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department for Work and Pensions
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 3p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This research, commissioned by the Pension, Disability and Carers Service (PDCS), was conducted over a six month period in a context of government initiatives to increase levels of support to low income pensioners. This study aimed to provide PDCS with detailed insights into what kinds of trigger events encourage pensioners to make contact with PDCS; whether and how they are facilitated in doing so by others with whom they are in touch; what channels of communication they use; how they experience their contact with the service; and what PDCS might do to enhance the effectiveness of their service delivery. The research involved in-depth interviews with 30 older people, and three discussion groups. The research highlighted a number of barriers to PDCS achieving its aim of ensuring that those older people who are entitled to PDCS benefits are aware of and receive the full financial assistance, services and support that are available to them. Overall, there was a general lack of awareness of the availability of financial assistance from PDCS, and many people felt that they had to jump through hoops to demonstrate their entitlement.
Empowering engagement: a stronger voice for older people: the government response to John Elbourne's review
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department for Work and Pensions
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department for Work and Pensions
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 48p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Older people are to have a bigger say in developing central, regional and local Government policies announced Rt Hon Rosie Winterton, Minister for Pensions and the Ageing Society today, in response to John Elbourne’s review of older people’s engagement with Government. A new national UK Advisory Forum on Ageing will give older people a direct line to Government to comment on new policy ideas, services, legislation and what areas they feel the Government needs to address
Older people as consumers in care homes
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Office of Fair Trading
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Office of Fair Trading
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 64p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Inquiry looking at care homes and focusing in particular on: what information was provided to residents about their future home; what contracts were used; how the financial affairs of residents were handled; and what mechanisms existed to address complaints from residents or their representatives. The findings are based on the views of residents, relatives, pressure groups, government departments, local authorities and health authorities.
Public perceptions of the NHS and social care: an ongoing tracking study conducted for the Department of Health, December 2012 wave
- Author:
- IPSOS MORI SOCIAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE
- Publisher:
- Ipsos MORI
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 112
- Place of publication:
- London
This report is the latest in a series of surveys conducted by the Ipsos MORI Social Research Institute on behalf of the Department of Health between spring 2000 and December 2012. The aim of the survey is to explore public attitudes towards, and perceptions of, the NHS and social care services, and to provide a means of tracking these perceptions and attitudes over time. Among the findings is that 70% of the public remain satisfied with the running of the NHS, and 75% of people who have experienced social care services are satisfied with them. However, the NHS perception gap remains: although local NHS services continue to be rated highly (by 78% of people), only 27% agree that government has the right policies for the NHS. As well as looking at overall satisfaction with and key perceptions of the NHS and social care, the report explores attitudes towards some current NHS initiatives; the public's knowledge of choice and patient involvement; whether people are preparing financially to fund social care services they might need in the future; perceptions of health problems facing older people; and the use of new ways for people to communicate with GPs. (Edited publisher abstract)
Attitudes and aspirations of older people: a qualitative study
- Authors:
- HAYDEN Carol, BOAZ Annette, TAYLOR Francesca
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Social Security
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 135p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Report presenting the findings of a qualitative study of the attitudes and aspirations of older people. Based on information gained from fifteen focus groups and twenty in depth interviews with a range of people aged fifty and over. Examines: lifestyles; relations with government; views on representation; and health and social care.