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Research into Social Inclusion The Centre for Policy on Ageing has developed a new programme of research examining social inclusion and older people, undertaking initiatives to examine the experiences of older people in marginalised groups such as:
AGEING INSIDE: THE EXPERIENCE OF GROWING OLD IN PRISON An investigation of the special situation of the increasing numbers of older people in prison, to identify their particular needs and the ability of the prison service to meet them. Identifying and disseminating good practice and policy recommendations among agencies involved in providing for their needs. SAFE BUT UNSETTLED? REFUGEE ELDERS IN BRITAIN Identifying the needs of older refugees who migrated to the UK in the post-war period to assist in developing ways of ensuring that those needs can be met. This will be achieved through raising awareness, and disseminating good practice among agencies in areas where older refugees reside. CHANGING ATTITUDES TOWARDS FAMILY CARING AMONG BLACK AND MINORITY ETHNIC GROUPS A consideration of attitudes across generations to obligation and responsibility towards family care giving amongst five minority ethnic communities is to be undertaken. The research will also look at the implications of the findings for service planners, policy makers and providers, making recommendations regarding policy and practice in community and social care. HARD TIMES: A STUDY OF PENSIONER POVERTY An investigation to shed light on the reality of life on a low income in older age particularly in relation to people's patterns of consumption, including the food they purchase, the attitudes they hold (food beliefs, thrift, health maintenance), the priorities they set and the constraints (financial, social, physical, environmental) on their quality of life experience within the context of a modern, affluent society. Report published July 2002. | : |