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| Working people who also care for the elderly | | Author(s) | Gianetta Rands |
| Journal title | International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, vol 12, no 1, January 1997 |
| Pages | pp 39-43 |
| Keywords | Informal care ; Employees ; Part time employment ; Health Authorities and Trusts ; Hours of work ; Social surveys ; South East England. |
| Annotation | A survey of a district health authority workforce in south east England determined how many had outside work caring commitments to older people. It analysed details of services and support received by care receivers and caregivers, and explored ways in which they could be helped by employers and work colleagues. 14% of this workforce had outside work caregiving commitments (17% of part-time; 12% of full-time). Worker-carers were usually female, older than non-carers, working part-time and earning low incomes. They tended to be caring for elderly female relatives, living close by; about half were unaided by statutory or voluntary services. Worker-carers' support was mainly from family and friends. At work, a supportive and accepting attitude from colleagues and line-managers was valued, as were part-time jobs and flexible working hours. 78% of worker-carers wanted to continue with their dual roles. More attention needs to be paid to ways of supporting working people who also care for older people. |
| Accession Number | CPA-970807205 A |
| Classmark | P6: WK: WJF: L4A: WKD: 3F: 82Z |
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