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| The support older people want and the services they need | | Author(s) | Roger Clough, Jill Manthorpe, Vicki Raymond |
| Corporate Author | Joseph Rowntree Foundation - JRF; Older People Researching Social Issues (OPRSI); Eskrigge Social Research |
| Publisher | Joseph Rowntree Foundation, York, 2007 |
| Pages | 108 pp |
| Source | York Publishing Services, 64 Hallfield Road, Layerthorpe, York YO31 7ZQ. PDF download available - http://www.jrf.org.uk Alternative formats such as large print, Braille, audio tape or disk available from Communications Department, Joseph
Rowntree Foundation, The Homestead, 40 Water End, York YO30 6WP. |
| Keywords | Services ; Domiciliary services ; Needs [elderly] ; Projects. |
| Annotation | There is a strongly held view that older people do not get the services that they want. This report presents research by a team of researchers, practitioners and older people regarding barriers that prevent access to practical everyday services. It highlights ways in which improvements can be made in assessing people's needs and providing services. The report is based on: seven discussion or focus groups across England; surveys of local authority staff in commissioning services, front-line social workers, and nurses; a study of policy and research literature; and reviews by the project team and other experts. The work for this report ran in parallel with the Older People's Inquiry into "That bit of help" by Norma Raynes et al (JRF, 2005), both conducted on behalf of JRF's Independent Living Committee. This report presents three examples of older people wanting help; considers the responsibilities of State, citizens, and social services departments; and suggests ways of resolving the key themes. The authors stress the importance of capturing the complexity of older people's experiences, and argue that public services can only help older people lead fuller lives if there are local collaborations of paid staff, politicians, service providers and older people themselves. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-070126001 B |
| Classmark | I: N: IK: 3E |
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