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| Promoting involvement of older people in shaping policy and practice | | Author(s) | Christine Wood, Mel Wright |
| Journal title | Working with Older People, vol 15, no 2, 2011 |
| Pages | pp 80-86 |
| Source | http://www.pierprofessional.com/wwopflyer/index.ht.. |
| Keywords | Participation ; Social policy ; Projects. |
| Annotation | Two case studies from the Northeast of England and London are used to illustrate how older people can be effectively enabled and involved to influence their communities and the services that impact on their lives. Age Concern Durham County created a ten-hour introductory level course called "The Confident Consumer''. This included basic assertiveness skills, advice on how to challenge discrimination, and used role play to improve communication skills for older people. The case studies have demonstrated that older people do want to be involved and are enthusiastic participants when given the opportunity to use their voice. By reaching out to older people and working actively in partnership with service providers, older people can help to shape their own world. (JL). |
| Accession Number | CPA-111220005 A |
| Classmark | TMB: TM2: 3E |
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