Projects started in 2005

Examining the dynamics of choice: the context for informal caredult social care: focused updateMay 2005 - December 2005

The work undertaken as part of the Anniversary Lectureship involved a literature review of empirical work on issues related to carers and choice. One of the aims was to provide a background scoping paper for the Department of Health programme, summarising evidence about the dynamics of choice for carers.

Respite care for frail older people: an appraisal of effectiveness and cost effectivenessMarch 2005 - February 2006

This project will assess the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of different types of community-based respite care for frail older people and their carers. It will carry out a systematic review of the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness literature on community-based respite care for frail older people and their carers. Studies of persons with frailty, disability, dementia or cancer will be eligible for inclusion in the review. We define 'frail' as 'having one or more long-term health problems and/or difficulties in one or more aspects of personal care, such that support to live independently is required.