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What we do > Stage 2: Services

Stage 2 of the Inquiry looked at ways to improve services and support for older people with mental health problems and their carers.  The Inquiry also looked at ways to prevent mental health problems in later life.

This phase was supported by Age Concern.

Please see below for a list of activities undertaken by the Inquiry to inform its final report.

 

Literature and policy reviewResearch on the views and experiences of older people with mental health problems and their carersGathering examples of innovative projects and good practiceBoard and Advisory Group meetings
Type of activity Timing Detail
1 Completed October 2005 This was commissioned by the Inquiry to lay the groundwork for Stage 2.
2 Completed October 2006 This was commissioned by the Inquiry to gather evidence from older people with mental health problems and their carers. 
3

Roundtable discussions

 Completed October 2006 These were organised by the Inquiry to gather evidence from professionals.  They focused on depression in primary care, depression in care homes, mental health needs in acute hospitals, and the experiences of people growing older with severe and enduring mental health problems.
4

Policy review and analysis

Completed May 2007

This is being undertaken by the Inquiry to analyse UK wide and country specific policies that impact on older people's mental health.   
5

Services review and analysis

 Completed May 2007 This is being undertaken by the Inquiry to analyse UK wide and country specific services and support for older people with mental health problems and their carers.
6

Quantitative data analysis

 Completed May 2007

This is being undertaken by the Inquiry to analyse the resource implications of the Inquiry's recommendations.
7 Completed May 2007 Examples will inform the Inquiry's findings and recommendations.
8

Research on marginalised and excluded groups

 Completed May 2007

This is being undertaken by the Inquiry to inform its findings and recommendations. 
9 International comparisons Completed May 2007 This is being undertaken by colleagues at Age Concern to inform the Inquiry's findings and recommendations.
10 Completed June 2007 The Inquiry Board and Advisory Group will meet to review emerging findings and to develop recommendations.
11 Planning of launch , dissemination and influencing Completed August 2007 The Inquiry is planning how it will launch its final report, disseminate it and influence target audiences.