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The benefits of independent older people's representation and why its development should be supported.
- Source :
- Working with Older People: Community Care Policy & Practice; 2023, Vol. 27 Issue 4, p304-312, 9p
- Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Purpose: The purpose of this papers is to set out the advantages to local communities of independent representation of older people by older people through active and vibrant older people's forums and groups and the rationale for Councils in Wales to support their revitalisation and development. Design/methodology/approach: This paper describes how semi-structured action research and follow-up discussion and analysis over a two-year period was undertaken by older people with representatives of Older Peoples Forums and groups to identify a strategy to restart and revitalise independent forums post pandemic to represent the voice of older people to government at all levels. Findings: Facilitation of the independent and self-determined voice of older people through genuine co-production with Forums can help Councils meet statutory duties and ensure their policies and services for older people are developed and informed from the direct experience of those receiving them. This will also help address the impacts of an ageing population and meet the national aim to create age-friendly communities across Wales. Social implications: This research provides a basis for Councils to work with Independent Older Peoples Forums and groups to restart and regenerate the forums and promote the self-determined voice of older people to government at all levels. Originality/value: In an ageing society older people should be empowered and enabled to make their own decisions. The principle of self-determination by older people for older people directly and through co-productive engagement with them by local authorities has meaning and purpose that should be promoted and implemented. If age-friendly communities are to be developed across Wales, then collaboration on this basis is required including through independent 50+ forums in localities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- LEGAL status of social workers
MEETINGS
PATIENT aftercare
PATIENT participation
AGEISM
SOCIAL support
RESEARCH methodology
HONESTY
CONVALESCENCE
COMMUNITIES
PUBLIC administration
INTERVIEWING
HEALTH outcome assessment
SELF-efficacy
STEREOTYPES
GOVERNMENT agencies
SUPPORT groups
ACTION research
COMMUNICATION
AUTONOMY (Psychology)
INTERPROFESSIONAL relations
DECISION making
AGING
MANAGEMENT
COVID-19 pandemic
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 13663666
- Volume :
- 27
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Working with Older People: Community Care Policy & Practice
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 173759799
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1108/WWOP-09-2022-0038