Reports & Publications
This page lists some of our major publications which are available via download or by ordering from OPP direct. Many of our reports are not publically available, but we hope to be expanding this part of the site shortly to provide briefing papers and "shortcuts" setting out key messages, examples of best practice and stories of success in providing effective services with and for older people. If you can't find something you're looking for, please contact us.
Development
Person Centred thinking with Older People: Practicalities and Possibilities. Bowers H., Bailey G., Sanderson H., Easterbrook L., & Macadam A., 2007. HSA Press. Read More: Download the PDF
Moving Out of the Shadows: A report on mental health and wellbeing in later life. Bowers, H., Eastman, M., Harris, J., & Macadam, A. 2005. Help and Care Development Ltd. Read More: Download the PDF
Research
Disregarded and Overlooked: Draft Report from the ‘Learning from Experience’ Research into the needs, experiences, aspirations and voices of older people with mental health needs, and carers, across the UK. Bowers et al. 2006. UK Inquiry into Mental Health and Wellbeing in Later Life. Age Concern England. Read | More: Download the PDF
Making a Difference Through Volunteering : The impact of volunteers who support and care for people at home. Bowers, H., Macadam, A., Patel, M., Smith, C. & Easterbrook, L. 2006. CSV Press. Read More: Download the PDF
Consultancy
Living Well in Later Life: an agenda for national and local action to improve the lives of older people in Britain in the 21st Century. Bowers, H., Easterbrook, L. & Mendonca, P. 2002. Unpublished report for the Joseph Rowntree Foundation’s Older People’s Programme, and acknowledged in Older People Shaping Policy and Practice. JRF, 2004.
Spotlight on older people’s mental health and wellbeing in London. Bowers et al. 2005. Help and Care Development Ltd. Read More: Download the PDF
Please contact Alison Macadam for information about any of our reports and how to access them.