Alden, S. orcid.org/0000-0003-3899-6002, Wigfield, A.D. orcid.org/0000-0002-4839-7719, Kispeter, E. et al. (1 more author) (2019) Changing the narrative: The role of frontline worker attitudes and beliefs in shaping dementia friendly services in England. Disability & Society, 34 (5). pp. 775-796. ISSN 0968-7599
Abstract
Applying the main principles of the social model of disability as a guide, this article argues that the attitudes and beliefs of staff and volunteers employed in frontline service delivery can play an important role in the achievement of dementia-friendly communities, particularly through influencing the types of services offered. This position is supported by findings from an evaluation of an awareness-raising intervention run by Age UK, aimed at organisations which provide services for people living with dementia in England. The article contributes to an understanding of the cultural climate within frontline service delivery, which is often neglected in favour of discussions around meeting more immediate care and support needs. More specifically, the article reflects on whether there is a need for an additional conceptualisation within the discourse around dementia-friendly communities which ensures inclusion of the cultural environment.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2019 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group. This is an author produced version of a paper subsequently published in Disability and Society. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy. |
Keywords: | Dementia friendly; social model of disability; culture; attitudes and beliefs |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Social Sciences (Sheffield) > Department of Sociological Studies (Sheffield) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Sheffield |
Date Deposited: | 07 Mar 2019 10:42 |
Last Modified: | 19 Nov 2021 11:13 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Taylor & Francis |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1080/09687599.2019.1576506 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:143341 |