NIHR Policy Research Unit in Healthy Ageing | Care Archives

Projections of dependency and associated social care expenditure for the older population in England to 2038: effect of varying disability progression

by Web Team (CJ) | Jul 1, 2022 | Care, Disability, Economics, Healthy ageing, Publications

Assessing the effect of recent stalling of life expectancy and various scenarios for disability progression on projections of social care expenditure between 2018 and 2038.

Improving discussions about resuscitation in COVID-19

by Web team (LB) | Jun 29, 2022 | Care, COVID-19, End-of-life, Inequality, Past projects

Exploring how discussions about resuscitation can be improved for relatives and carers who had a conversation about resuscitation with a medical professional on behalf of a family member during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The role of digital technologies in supporting people living with dementia

by Web team (LB) | May 31, 2022 | Care, Dementia, Digital, Economics, Long term conditions

A series of rapid responsive pieces specifically looking at digital technologies for those living with dementia and their carers.

Palliative and End of Life care experiences of people of African and Caribbean descent during COVID-19

by Web team (LB) | Mar 29, 2022 | Care, COVID-19, End-of-life, Inequality, Past projects

Understanding the priorities of people from African and Caribbean descent at end-of-life, and barriers to good end of life and bereavement care.

The impact of Care Act easements under the Coronavirus Act 2020

by Web team (LB) | Mar 29, 2022 | Care, Dementia, Inequality, Past projects, Prevention

During the COVID-19 pandemic, carers over the age of 70 with spouses or partners living with dementia and residing at home have faced several challenges.

Factors associated with unmet need

by Web team (LB) | Jan 31, 2022 | Care, Inequality, Past projects, Prevention

One and a half million people aged 65 and over in the UK are estimated to have an unmet need for support that enables them to live independently in the community.

Teasing the easing of the Care Act 2014: Transparent legal protection or hidden unmet need?

by Web team (HR) | Jan 21, 2022 | Blogs, Care, COVID-19, Inequality

Focusing on our research into co-resident carers of individuals living with dementia, and revealing the endemic legal uncertainty during the pandemic social care crisis.