Older people
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Blog: Connecting old and young with intergenerational learning
Covid-19 struck just as intergenerational learning was gathering momentum in England - and everything was put on hold as the two care sectors, early years and elder care...
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Blog: Technology to connect people during the pandemic
The Covid-19 pandemic has seen many people face the challenge of social isolation or loneliness, and the subsequent impact this can have on their mental health. Social...
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Blog: Exploring inclusive aged care for the LGBTI+ community
Given the rainy weather we have had in May, I for one am looking forward to all the rainbows in June as part of the Pride celebrations.
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Blog: Supporting isolated older people through creative activities
Following the traumatic impact that Covid-19 has had on so many people’s lives, the media is full of predictions that the UK could see a ‘significant return to normality...
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Blog: Covid-19 dementia education for care home workers
The Covid-19 crisis has had a disproportionate and devastating impact on care homes, including staff, residents and their families in the UK. Changes in care demands and...
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Blog: LGBTQ+ community spaces
In October, Manchester City Council announced a housing scheme for people over the age of 55 who identify as LGBTQ+. This is the UK’s first extra-care housing scheme...
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Blog: Arts and older people
On National Arts in Care Homes Day, we look back at WCMT’s pioneering contribution to developing arts for older people in the UK.
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Blog: Japan’s care insurance system – what could it mean for the UK?
Last month UK Ministers discussed the possibility of a new tax scheme to resolve the UK’s social care crisis. Under the plan, people over 40 would have to pay more in...
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Blog: Mindfulness for older people during the lockdown
For Mental Health Awareness Week mindfulness instructor Lynette Robinson (CF 2010) describes how she is supporting socially isolated older people with mindfulness...
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Blog: Challenges facing care homes during lockdown
Churchill Fellow Kay Jodrell works in a care home in Torquay and shares the challenges facing residents with dementia during lockdown.
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Blog: Supporting care homes during Covid-19
The Covid-19 pandemic raises a new set of challenges for care home residents, their families and the staff that look after them. Care homes will need to rapidly adapt to...
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Blog: Helping older people through isolation with a new tech platform
As a result of the current lockdown, older people are experiencing isolation across the country and around the world. Having spent many years working closely with older...
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News: New social media site tackles lockdown isolation for older people
As the lockdown enters its third week, Churchill Fellow Kerry Rooney has come up with an innovative solution to help older people who are finding isolation difficult....
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Blog: Improving palliative care for people with chronic breathlessness
Breathlessness is a serious, frightening condition. When it is bad, people fear they are dying. My Churchill Fellowship in 2015 explored how palliative care services can...
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Alternatives to institutional care for older people
Rebecca Jarvis, a health policy worker from London, travelled to Japan and New Zealand to research support for older people that allows them to remain in their own home....
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Taking an enterprising approach to meals on wheels
Simon Shaw, a food programme coordinator from London, travelled to France, Italy and South Korea to research social enterprises and other initiatives that support older...
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Video: "It's taken me in a direction I didn't anticipate"
Watch reminiscence specialist Pam Schweitzer talk about her Churchill Fellowship researching reminiscence and arts for older people with dementia, and the impact her...
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Blog: Thinking big about care for young and old
At our Award Ceremony in June 2018, Lorraine George received the Pol Roger Award, which is given to a Fellow who has conducted an outstanding Fellowship and generated...
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Digitally connecting Older People to the benefits of the Internet
Patricia Donald, an ICT worker from Belfast, travelled to Australia and Japan to explore approaches to encouraging older people to use the internet.
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End of life in prison
Maggie Bolger, from Cardiff, travelled to the USA to explore approaches to end-of-life care for elderly prisoners. She is currently Head of Talent Management, Succession...