Identifying research priorities about older carers and taking carers research to carers (360G-Wellcome-209343_Z_17_Z)

£29,901

Informal, unpaid carers perform a vital role in supporting others with illness and disability. Currently approximately 7 million carers in the United Kingdom (UK) save the economy an estimated £132 billion annually in care costs. Older carers are a very important sub-group of carers - compared to younger carers, their numbers are increasing more rapidly and they often spend more time caring. Despite this, little research specifically focuses on older carers and we do not know what their research priorities are. In collaboration with two third sector organisations, we propose to run four workshops with older carers and local service providers to identify their priorities for research about older carers (70+ years). After outlining available research, we propose to have two parallel discussion groups - one with carers, the other with service providers. Once participants’ research priorities are identified, we will host a seminar with UK carer researchers to develop future research proposals informed by our findings. Potential outcomes include: increased understanding of research priorities about older carers from the perspectives of older carers and those supporting them; increased engagement with third sector organisations in future research; collaboration with UK researchers and ultimately improved research and support for older carers.

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Grant Details

Amount Awarded 29901
Applicant Surname Greenwood
Approval Committee Humanities and Social Science, Small Grants Committee
Award Date 2017-09-30T00:00:00+00:00
Financial Year 2016/17
Grant Programme: Title Small grant in H&SS
Internal ID 209343/Z/17/Z
Lead Applicant Dr Nan Greenwood
Partnership Value 29901
Planned Dates: End Date 2018-12-31T00:00:00+00:00
Planned Dates: Start Date 2018-01-15T00:00:00+00:00
Recipient Org: Country United Kingdom
Region Greater London