12 results on '"Cameron, Ailsa"'
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2. The contribution of volunteers in social care services for older people
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Cameron, Ailsa, Johnson, Eleanor K., Lloyd, Liz, Willis, Paul, and Smith, Randall
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- 2022
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3. Outcomes-based commissioning for social care in extra care housing: is there a future?
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Smith, Randall, Darton, Robin, Cameron, Ailsa, Johnson, Eleanor K., Lloyd, Liz, Evans, Simon, Atkinson, Teresa June, and Porteus, Jeremy
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- 2017
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4. Creating the asset base – a review of literature and policy on housing with care
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June Atkinson, Teresa, Evans, Simon, Darton, Robin, Cameron, Ailsa, Porteus, Jeremy, and Smith, Randall
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- 2014
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5. Inclusive Neighbourhoods:promoting social inclusion in housing with care and support for older people
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Willis, Paul B, Beach, Brian, Vickery, Alex Y, Powell, Jillian M, Cameron, Ailsa M, Smith, Randall C, and Johnson, Eleanor K
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older people ,Ageing Futures ,ageing ,social isolation ,care and support ,loneliness ,social inclusion ,SPS Centre for Research in Health and Social Care ,social care ,housing ,social minorities - Abstract
This policy report presents new research evidence on the provision of inclusive housing schemes for older people, which finds that:• HCS schemes work well in counteracting social isolation and preventing loneliness among older residents• Pockets of isolation still exist among some residents, particularly people from social minoritiesThis report also identifies the interpersonal, organisational, physical and environmental factors that help promote social inclusion in HCS for older people, including supportive neighbour relations; on-site staff presence; inclusion with the local area; listening to the views of residents; inclusive and age-friendly design; adequate digital infrastructure; and a supportive policy environment. Using these new insights, we outline the ways in which national government; local councils, commissioners and designers; and housing providers, scheme management and staff can address discrimination and create more inclusive, age-friendly environments to support us as we get older.
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- 2022
6. What is (Adult) Social Care in England? Its origins and meaning
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Smith, Randall C., Liz Lloyd, Cameron, Ailsa M., Johnson, Eleanor K., and Paul Willis
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Social care ,adult social care ,SPS Centre for Research in Health and Social Care ,personal care ,Indeterminacy - Abstract
The term ‘social care’ emerged in both official and academic publications in England in the 1990s but has not been defined in legislation. How the phrase has varied in usage over the last 20 plus years is outlined in this article. Whilst the element of ‘personal care’ has been present in the range of descriptions of ‘social care’, the policy context has changed dramatically, affecting the broader debate about priorities in public support for vulnerable adults. What ‘social care’ means as a policy rather than a practice has changed over time. The notion of indeterminacy provides a plausible explanation of changes in terminology and meaning in policies and practices.
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- 2019
7. Ageing in Extra Care Housing:Preparation, Persistence and Self-Management at the Boundary Between the Third and Fourth Age
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Johnson, Eleanor K, Cameron, Ailsa, Lloyd, Liz, Evans, Simon, Darton, Robin, Smith, Randall, Atkinson, Teresa, and Porteus, Jeremy
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Ageing ,fourth age ,Extra care housing ,Longitudinal ,care ,SPS Centre for Research in Health and Social Care ,social care ,housing - Abstract
Extra care housing (ECH) has been hailed as a potential solution to some of the problems associated with traditional forms of social care, since it allows older people to live independently, while also having access to care and support if required. However, little longitudinal research has focused on the experiences of residents living in ECH, particularly in recent years. This paper reports on a longitudinal study of four ECH schemes in the United Kingdom (UK). Older residents living in ECH were interviewed four times over a two-year period to examine how changes in their care needs were encountered and negotiated by care workers, managers, and residents themselves. This paper focuses on how residents managed their own changing care needs within the context of ECH. Drawing upon theories of the third and fourth age, the paper makes two arguments. First, that transitions across the boundary between the third and fourth age are not always straightforward or irreversible and, moreover, can sometimes be resisted, planned-for, and managed by older people. Second, that operational practices within ECH schemes can function to facilitate or impede residents’ attempts to manage this boundary.
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- 2019
8. Ageing in extra-care housing: preparation, persistence and self-management at the boundary between the third and fourth age.
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Johnson, Eleanor K., Cameron, Ailsa, Lloyd, Liz, Evans, Simon, Darton, Robin, Smith, Randall, Atkinson, Teresa, and Porteus, Jeremy
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ELDER care , *AGING , *PSYCHOLOGY of caregivers , *PSYCHOLOGY of executives , *HEALTH services accessibility , *HOSPITAL medical staff , *INTERVIEWING , *LONGITUDINAL method , *MEDICAL needs assessment , *PSYCHOLOGY of social workers , *RESIDENTIAL care - Abstract
Extra-care housing (ECH) has been hailed as a potential solution to some of the problems associated with traditional forms of social care, since it allows older people to live independently, while also having access to care and support if required. However, little longitudinal research has focused on the experiences of residents living in ECH, particularly in recent years. This paper reports on a longitudinal study of four ECH schemes in the United Kingdom. Older residents living in ECH were interviewed four times over a two-year period to examine how changes in their care needs were encountered and negotiated by care workers, managers and residents themselves. This paper focuses on how residents managed their own changing care needs within the context of ECH. Drawing upon theories of the third and fourth age, the paper makes two arguments. First, that transitions across the boundary between the third and fourth age are not always straightforward or irreversible and, moreover, can sometimes be resisted, planned-for and managed by older people. Second, that operational practices within ECH schemes can function to facilitate or impede residents' attempts to manage this boundary. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
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9. 'You have got to stick to your times': Care workers and managers' experiences of working in extra care housing.
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Cameron, Ailsa, Johnson, Eleanor K., Evans, Simon, Lloyd, Liz, Darton, Robin, Smith, Randall, Porteus, Jeremy, and Atkinson, Teresa
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CORPORATE culture , *EXPERIENTIAL learning , *INTERVIEWING , *JOB stress , *RESEARCH methodology , *MEDICAL care , *RESEARCH funding , *SOCIAL services , *PSYCHOLOGY of social workers , *WORK , *QUALITATIVE research , *OCCUPATIONAL roles , *SOCIAL support , *SENIOR housing , *THEMATIC analysis , *RESIDENTIAL care , *INDEPENDENT living - Abstract
Extra care housing (ECH) has been lauded as an innovative model of housing with care for older people that promotes and supports independent living. The study used a qualitative design to explore how care is delivered in four extra care settings in England over 20 months during 2016–2017. This paper reports findings from semi‐structured interviews with 20 care workers and seven managers. The article argues that, despite being heralded as a new model, care workers in ECH face similar organisational pressures as those working in more conventional settings and, in turn, the care which they are able to provide to residents mimics traditional forms of care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
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10. From pillar to post: homeless women's experiences of social care.
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Cameron, Ailsa, Abrahams, Hilary, Morgan, Karen, Williamson, Emma, and Henry, Lorna
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COUNSELING , *EXPERIENCE , *HOMELESSNESS , *INTERVIEWING , *LONGITUDINAL method , *RESEARCH funding , *SOCIAL isolation , *SOCIAL services , *WOMEN'S health services , *SOCIAL support , *THEMATIC analysis , *DATA analysis software - Abstract
This paper reports findings from a longitudinal study of homeless women. Thirty-eight women were recruited with a retention rate of 58% over three rounds of interviews. Interviews explored specific events in women's lives, their current living arrangements and how their experiences and needs, including for social care, changed over time. Data were analysed thematically using a priori codes. Women reported a range of complex issues, consistent with experiences of deep social exclusion and received support from both statutory and voluntary agencies. Although women appreciated the support they received, many reported that services were fragmented and rarely personalised to their needs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2016
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11. Creating the asset base -- a review of literature and policy on housing with care.
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Atkinson, Teresa June, Evans, Simon, Darton, Robin, Cameron, Ailsa, Porteus, Jeremy, and Smith, Randall
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AGING ,COMMUNITIES ,QUALITY of life ,RETIREMENT ,SOCIAL services ,GOVERNMENT policy ,GOVERNMENT programs ,WELL-being ,SENIOR housing ,SOCIAL context - Abstract
Purpose -- Appropriate housing for the growing population of older adults is becoming an international concern. The purpose of this paper is to report on a review of UK and international literature carried out as part of a project exploring the commissioning and delivery of social care in housing with care settings. The paper also considers housing with care in the context of UK policy and practice. Design/methodology/approach -- The peer literature review process used a range of academic databases as well as government and third sector web sites, drawing on relevant material in English published from 1990 to 2012. Findings -- Findings are presented within three main themes: how care and support is provided; the role of the built environment; and the benefits for resident well-being. The review found a paucity of literature focusing specifically on care and support in housing with care settings, particularly in terms of how social care is delivered, but the evidence base suggests that housing with care is in a strong position to deliver on most if not all UK government aspirations. Practical implications -- Despite a growing literature both in the UK and internationally exploring the characteristics and benefits of housing with care for older people, substantial gaps remain in the research evidence. Originality/value -- This paper presents an up to date review of the housing with care literature in the context of current UK policy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2014
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12. The challenges of integrating housing and care for older people.
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Cameron, Ailsa, Johnson, Eleanor, Atkinson, Teresa, Evans, Simon, Darton, Robin, Porteus, Jeremy, Smith, Randall, and Lloyd, Liz
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SENIOR housing , *ELDER care , *OLDER people , *PUBLIC spending - Abstract
Introduction: Faced with rising numbers of older people in need of care and restrictions on public expenditure in the UK, extra care housing (ECH) has been hailed as an integrated model of housing with care that allows older people to live independently, while also having access to care and support if required. Despite the proposed benefits of ECH, however, little is known about how responsive it is to the needs of older people as their care needs change. Theory/Methods: This presentation reports on findings from the ECHO project, which explored the perspectives and experiences of those living and working in ECH settings. Longitudinal qualitative research was undertaken at 4 ECH settings (including one dementia-specialist scheme), based in 2 areas, over the course of 2 years. Residents were interviewed on 4 occasions to explore how their care needs and experiences of ECH changed over time. Managers were interviewed twice, at the beginning and end of the study, and care workers were interviewed on one occasion. Results: Residents appreciated the flexibility in the way that care was provided and felt that the ECH model allowed them some control over when and how their care was delivered. Some residents, care workers and managers reported an increase in care needs amongst people moving into ECH and amongst existing residents as they aged in place. Interviews with care workers revealed that their work was organised in a time/task manner. This resulted in frustration for some care workers who felt unable to provide care in a flexible and personalised way. Some care workers found ways to compensate for this approach by providing 'favours', doing tasks beyond their role. Discussions: The organisation of work in the 4 ECH schemes imitated patterns of work at some traditional care homes and it appeared that there was very little slack in the system. This is problematic given that there is an expectation of ECH to meet the changing care needs of residents in a timely and responsive manner. Such problems appear to be exacerbated by the changing context of ECH which means that the population whom it serves now has higher and more complex needs. Conclusions (including key findings): ECH's integrated model of housing and care has the potential to support quality of life for older people, including those living with dementia. However, while the ECH model promises to allow for increased flexibility and a more personalised approach to care delivery, cost saving forms of work organisation can undermine this approach. Lessons learned: Longitudinal research is a beneficial way to examine how older people's care needs are responded to in integrated housing and care environments. Limitations: Though a longitudinal approach allowed us to consider how participants' experiences altered over time, and in relation to contextual change, this approach was not as effective with residents living in a dementia-specialist ECH scheme. Suggestions for future research: Further research is required to establish whether ECH is the most appropriate form of integrated housing and care for older people living with dementia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2019
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