'That little bit of help'
This paper is based on the findings of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation’s Older People’s Inquiry. It looks at the provision of low-level support for older people, summed up as 'that little bit of help’.
The inquiry highlights how older people value support which enables them to live in their own homes; for example, help with cleaning, DIY, gardening, care of pets, chiropody, transport and befriending.
This paper features a "Baker's Dozen" of services which demonstrate good practice in serving the needs of older people. At least half of the examples involve or are provided by volunteers.
For more background information on the study, visit the JRF website.
