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Beyond the tick box
— older citizen engagement in UK local government | | Author(s) | Sandra Vegeris, Helen Barnes, Verity Campbell-Barr |
| Corporate Author | Policy Studies Institute - PSI; Better Government for Older People - BGOP |
| Publisher | Policy Studies Institute; Better Government for Older People - BGOP, London, October 2007 |
| Pages | 72 pp |
| Source | Better Government for Older People, 25-31 Ironmonger Row, London EC1V 3QP. www.bgop.org.uk Policy Studies Institute, 50 Hanson Street, London W1W 6UP. www.psi.org.uk |
| Keywords | Citizenship ; Services ; Local government ; Participation ; Social surveys ; Case studies. |
| Annotation | This is a report of research carried out by the Policy Studies Institute (PSI) and Better Government for Older People (BGOP) between 2005 and 2006. It draws on a survey of 162 UK local authorities (34% response) about their engagement with older citizens, and eight qualitative studies on specific local engagement. On the survey, the report indicates the range and predominance of different approaches to engagement, and what helps or hinders older citizens' engagement activities. The independent forum, the older citizens panel, and the supported group are identified as the three main models that structure engagement partnerships; examples are given of how these work in practice. The completion of this study coincides with an increased UK national momentum, to encourage community involvement in decision making about local and national services and policies. The report concludes with key messages regarding local authority engagement with older citizens. A separate report for London only, "Engaging with older citizens: a study of London boroughs" is available (www.londoncouncils.gov.uk/bgop). (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-071003001 B |
| Classmark | IKC: I: VP: TMB: 3F: 69P |
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