Silarova, Barbora, Collins, Grace, Rand, Stacey, Milne, Alisoun, Zhang, Wenjing (2025) The role of adult social care services in improving the quality of life of older carers and the individuals they support. International Journal of Care and Caring, . ISSN 2397-8821. E-ISSN 2397-883X. (doi:10.1332/23978821Y2025D000000137) (KAR id:110785)
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| Official URL: https://doi.org/10.1332/23978821Y2025D000000137 |
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Abstract
We explore the quality of life of older carers (aged 65 and above) and the people they support, as well as the role of services in promoting their quality of life, both on an individual and on a dyadic level. We collected data in England and, using a framework analysis, identify three themes that were shared by 28 carers and 11 individuals with support needs: (1) experience of support within and outside of the dyad; (2) dilemmas related to receiving social care services; and (3) the impact of COVID-19. This study suggests how to potentially improve their experience of support across different areas of their lives.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| DOI/Identification number: | 10.1332/23978821Y2025D000000137 |
| Uncontrolled keywords: | care recipient; dyad; family carer; long-term care |
| Subjects: | H Social Sciences > HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare > HV59 Institutional care/home care |
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Schools > School of Social Sciences > Centre for Health Services Studies Schools > School of Social Sciences > Personal Social Services Research Unit |
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| Funders: | NIHR School for Social Care Research (https://ror.org/03q7vwk42) |
| Depositing User: | Stacey Rand |
| Date Deposited: | 29 Jul 2025 07:52 UTC |
| Last Modified: | 04 Aug 2025 09:44 UTC |
| Resource URI: | https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/110785 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes) |
University of Kent Author Information
Silarova, Barbora.
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 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2473-2527
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Collins, Grace.
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https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0144-9411
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Rand, Stacey.
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https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9071-2842
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Milne, Alisoun.
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https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0977-8156
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Zhang, Wenjing.
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https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1810-791X
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