The new landscape of adult safeguarding Adult safeguarding and financial abuse from scams Develop... more The new landscape of adult safeguarding Adult safeguarding and financial abuse from scams Developing understanding of the nature of scams and the role of trading standards Loneliness, well-being and scam involvement Dementia, safeguarding and scam involvement Mental capacity, safeguarding and considering best interests Developing an understanding of the National Trading Standards Scams Team Doorstep crime: Rogue trading and Distraction burglary Appendix The language of scammers
This paper considers performance poetry as a method to explore lived experiences of disability. W... more This paper considers performance poetry as a method to explore lived experiences of disability. We discuss how poetic inquiry used within a participatory arts-based research framework can enable young people to collectively question society's attitudes and actions towards disability. Poetry will be considered as a means to develop a more accessible and effective arena in which young people with direct experience of disability can be empowered to develop new skills that enable them to tell their own stories. Discussion of how this can challenge audiences to critically reflect upon their own perceptions of disability will also be developed.
Purpose-The purpose of this paper is to report the findings from a small qualitative study of vic... more Purpose-The purpose of this paper is to report the findings from a small qualitative study of victims of mass marketing fraud (MMF), exploring how they become involved in such activity and then sustain their involvement. The article concludes with recommendations for practitioners involved in supporting vulnerable older people. Design/methodology/approach-The paper considers a small exploratory qualitative study into the vulnerability of older people (n=3) to MMF from the perspectives of the 'victims' of such fraud, and four professionals from different agencies who work with cases of MMF (n=4). This paper reports specifically on the interviews with older people (n=3). Findings-This paper highlights a range of predisposing risk factors to MMF which emerged as key themes including the psycho-social background of the victim, emotional vulnerability, the need for meaningful activity, and opportunities engagement in meaningful social activity. Research limitations/implications-The small scale of this exploratory study is a limitation, but as there is currently a dearth of research in this area it makes a valuable contribution to the developing knowledge base. Practical implications-Professionals need to develop increased understanding of the complexities of sustained involvement in MMF, and the ways in which fraudsters manipulate potential victims by 'grooming' and luring through plausible schemes which appear genuine to the victim. Social implications-MMF is a growing threat in the financial abuse of older people, and is increasingly recognised as a concern for professionals involved in supporting and safeguarding vulnerable older people. Originality-Despite the growing awareness of MMF in the financial abuse of vulnerable older people, this paper is one of the first to consider the perspectives of victims of MMF.
International journal of qualitative methods, Dec 1, 2011
This paper presents a discussion of the methodologies used in a small scale 'popular education' p... more This paper presents a discussion of the methodologies used in a small scale 'popular education' project involving young people in creative activities. The goal of the project is to explore their experiences and feelings about risk and safety and their 'connectedness' to their local community. A number of different methods are discussed as ways of empowering marginalised young people, including the use of visual methods, and new media in the form of blogs and Twitter Scripts, within an overarching participatory methodology. Arts-based and multimedia activities are powerful tools to enable young people to collectively question the nature of their historical and social situation and have the potential to raise sensitive issues, therefore, encouraging wider debate, producing new understandings, and facilitating social change. Building on insights gained in earlier research, which suggested that young people felt that they were not listened to or had enough influence in their neighbourhoods, this paper discusses the use of multimedia and creative means to develop a more accessible and effective arena in which young people can learn new skills to enable them to tell their story. In keeping with Bourdieu's General Theoretical Framework, consideration is given to the ways in which such participatory and arts-based approaches can demonstrate value for the social and cultural capital of young people.
progression pathways. Current policy changes heralded by the Care Act (2014) and increased person... more progression pathways. Current policy changes heralded by the Care Act (2014) and increased personalisation through integrated care (Better Together Dorset, 2014) offer an exciting opportunity to explore the types of care roles needed now and into the future.
The Seen but Seldom Heard project was a performative social science (PSS) project which used perf... more The Seen but Seldom Heard project was a performative social science (PSS) project which used performance poetry to illuminate the experiences of young people with physical impairments. Two performance poets, a group of young people with physical impairments, and academics from social science and media/communication backgrounds worked together to explore various aspects of the lived experience of disability exploring issues associated with identity, stereotypes, stigma and representation. In this article, we will present an overview of the project and consider how PSS offers a method to engage seldom heard voices, and illustrate this through two poems which shed light on the lived experience of disability. The article will consider the impact of these poems as PSS, and how this method allows the audience to develop a deeper understanding of the "lived" experience of disability and to reflect upon their own understandings of disability and discrimination.
Objectives Obesity, overweight and unemployment are intertwined, with common underlying causes ho... more Objectives Obesity, overweight and unemployment are intertwined, with common underlying causes however limited studies have examined this association. Holistic approaches are therefore required to understand this inter-relationship. The aim of this realist synthesis was to identify the common strategies used by health-related interventions to reduce weight and unemployment and to understand the contexts and mechanisms that determine effectiveness. Methods Electronic literature searches were conducted in Cochrane library, Medline, SocIndex, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), Scopus, and PsychInfo. Data from included articles were extracted and coded for Context-Outcome-Mechanism configurations (CMOcs). A realist approach to thematic analysis was used to synthesis and refine the final program theory building on the initial program theory. Results are presented using a narrative synthesis. Results A total of 83 studies meeting the inclusion criteria and ...
progression pathways. Current policy changes heralded by the Care Act (2014) and increased person... more progression pathways. Current policy changes heralded by the Care Act (2014) and increased personalisation through integrated care (Better Together Dorset, 2014) offer an exciting opportunity to explore the types of care roles needed now and into the future.
Journal of Research in Interprofessional Practice and Education, 2015
Background: Professionals from the mental health and criminal justice systems must collaborate ef... more Background: Professionals from the mental health and criminal justice systems must collaborate effectively to address offender mental health, but interprofessional training is lacking. Pedagogical frameworks are required to support the development of training in this new area. To inform this framework, this article explores the readiness of professionals toward interprofessional training and demographic differences in these. It explores expectations of interprofessional training, perceived obstacles to collaborative working, interprofessional training needs, and challenges facing delivery.Methods and Findings: A concurrent mixed methods approach collected data from professionals attending a crossing boundaries interprofessional workshop. Data were collected through a combination of the Readiness for Interprofessional Learning Scale (RIPLS) questionnaire (N = 52), free text questions (N = 52), and focus groups (N = 6). Mental health and criminal justice professionals' attitude to...
There is a relative paucity of studies specifically exploring the experiences of qualitative rese... more There is a relative paucity of studies specifically exploring the experiences of qualitative researchers undertaking research in socially sensitive areas or with marginalised groups. This paper reports some of the findings of a qualitative study using semi-structured interviews to explore the experiences of ten participant researchers. The findings of this study suggest that participant researchers are cognisant of issues of power and privilege in conducting their research. They also illustrate the motivation to enact change via the research findings. However, they demonstrate the complexities of power, privilege and change in the research process and how these concepts can be related to researcher guilt. The study shows that experience can act as a buffer in the qualitative research process but that further work in researcher resilience is required. Participant researchers suggest the need for more honest and open discussions around foundational principles of qualitative research. They suggest further development of cross institutional spaces for these discussions to take place. However, the paper also illustrates the necessity to consider issues of power, privilege and research as social change at individual, institutional and systemic levels,
Disabled people have equal right to positive sexual well-being including sexual citizenship, howe... more Disabled people have equal right to positive sexual well-being including sexual citizenship, however, this may not always be experienced and support for sexual well-being is less likely to form part of services offered by professionals in health and social care services. Inspired by disabled people, phenomenological research into the experience of sexual well-being for a group of physically disabled adults was undertaken. The results show that sexual well-being is understood in several ways. The notion of sexual well-being raises issues of the physical body, connection to notions of normality and what support disabled people want from health and social care professionals. There is a clear link between sexual well-being and other aspects of physical and emotional well-being making it an issue which needs to be proactively addressed by health and social care professionals in ways which are directed by disabled people.
It seemed important and worthwhile, to the editorial board, to hold a conference to mark this jou... more It seemed important and worthwhile, to the editorial board, to hold a conference to mark this journal’s 10th anniversary. And it seemed obvious that in 2016, the theme for such a conference should be the impacts of austerity: on society, on practice and on our sense of ethical priorities. The result was a very well-attended, vibrant, constructive and consistently fascinating event—punctuated by chastening messages, as would be expected, but full also of illumination, insight and surprises. We were delighted with how it went, and by the sheer array of contributions made by those taking part. This report aims to capture a flavour of it all.
Internationally there are growing numbers of migrant workers in the field of health who may repre... more Internationally there are growing numbers of migrant workers in the field of health who may represent an untapped resource in terms of workforce development. Although these workers often have higher‐level skills and qualifications, they often find themselves in unskilled ...
The new landscape of adult safeguarding Adult safeguarding and financial abuse from scams Develop... more The new landscape of adult safeguarding Adult safeguarding and financial abuse from scams Developing understanding of the nature of scams and the role of trading standards Loneliness, well-being and scam involvement Dementia, safeguarding and scam involvement Mental capacity, safeguarding and considering best interests Developing an understanding of the National Trading Standards Scams Team Doorstep crime: Rogue trading and Distraction burglary Appendix The language of scammers
This paper considers performance poetry as a method to explore lived experiences of disability. W... more This paper considers performance poetry as a method to explore lived experiences of disability. We discuss how poetic inquiry used within a participatory arts-based research framework can enable young people to collectively question society's attitudes and actions towards disability. Poetry will be considered as a means to develop a more accessible and effective arena in which young people with direct experience of disability can be empowered to develop new skills that enable them to tell their own stories. Discussion of how this can challenge audiences to critically reflect upon their own perceptions of disability will also be developed.
Purpose-The purpose of this paper is to report the findings from a small qualitative study of vic... more Purpose-The purpose of this paper is to report the findings from a small qualitative study of victims of mass marketing fraud (MMF), exploring how they become involved in such activity and then sustain their involvement. The article concludes with recommendations for practitioners involved in supporting vulnerable older people. Design/methodology/approach-The paper considers a small exploratory qualitative study into the vulnerability of older people (n=3) to MMF from the perspectives of the 'victims' of such fraud, and four professionals from different agencies who work with cases of MMF (n=4). This paper reports specifically on the interviews with older people (n=3). Findings-This paper highlights a range of predisposing risk factors to MMF which emerged as key themes including the psycho-social background of the victim, emotional vulnerability, the need for meaningful activity, and opportunities engagement in meaningful social activity. Research limitations/implications-The small scale of this exploratory study is a limitation, but as there is currently a dearth of research in this area it makes a valuable contribution to the developing knowledge base. Practical implications-Professionals need to develop increased understanding of the complexities of sustained involvement in MMF, and the ways in which fraudsters manipulate potential victims by 'grooming' and luring through plausible schemes which appear genuine to the victim. Social implications-MMF is a growing threat in the financial abuse of older people, and is increasingly recognised as a concern for professionals involved in supporting and safeguarding vulnerable older people. Originality-Despite the growing awareness of MMF in the financial abuse of vulnerable older people, this paper is one of the first to consider the perspectives of victims of MMF.
International journal of qualitative methods, Dec 1, 2011
This paper presents a discussion of the methodologies used in a small scale 'popular education' p... more This paper presents a discussion of the methodologies used in a small scale 'popular education' project involving young people in creative activities. The goal of the project is to explore their experiences and feelings about risk and safety and their 'connectedness' to their local community. A number of different methods are discussed as ways of empowering marginalised young people, including the use of visual methods, and new media in the form of blogs and Twitter Scripts, within an overarching participatory methodology. Arts-based and multimedia activities are powerful tools to enable young people to collectively question the nature of their historical and social situation and have the potential to raise sensitive issues, therefore, encouraging wider debate, producing new understandings, and facilitating social change. Building on insights gained in earlier research, which suggested that young people felt that they were not listened to or had enough influence in their neighbourhoods, this paper discusses the use of multimedia and creative means to develop a more accessible and effective arena in which young people can learn new skills to enable them to tell their story. In keeping with Bourdieu's General Theoretical Framework, consideration is given to the ways in which such participatory and arts-based approaches can demonstrate value for the social and cultural capital of young people.
progression pathways. Current policy changes heralded by the Care Act (2014) and increased person... more progression pathways. Current policy changes heralded by the Care Act (2014) and increased personalisation through integrated care (Better Together Dorset, 2014) offer an exciting opportunity to explore the types of care roles needed now and into the future.
The Seen but Seldom Heard project was a performative social science (PSS) project which used perf... more The Seen but Seldom Heard project was a performative social science (PSS) project which used performance poetry to illuminate the experiences of young people with physical impairments. Two performance poets, a group of young people with physical impairments, and academics from social science and media/communication backgrounds worked together to explore various aspects of the lived experience of disability exploring issues associated with identity, stereotypes, stigma and representation. In this article, we will present an overview of the project and consider how PSS offers a method to engage seldom heard voices, and illustrate this through two poems which shed light on the lived experience of disability. The article will consider the impact of these poems as PSS, and how this method allows the audience to develop a deeper understanding of the "lived" experience of disability and to reflect upon their own understandings of disability and discrimination.
Objectives Obesity, overweight and unemployment are intertwined, with common underlying causes ho... more Objectives Obesity, overweight and unemployment are intertwined, with common underlying causes however limited studies have examined this association. Holistic approaches are therefore required to understand this inter-relationship. The aim of this realist synthesis was to identify the common strategies used by health-related interventions to reduce weight and unemployment and to understand the contexts and mechanisms that determine effectiveness. Methods Electronic literature searches were conducted in Cochrane library, Medline, SocIndex, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), Scopus, and PsychInfo. Data from included articles were extracted and coded for Context-Outcome-Mechanism configurations (CMOcs). A realist approach to thematic analysis was used to synthesis and refine the final program theory building on the initial program theory. Results are presented using a narrative synthesis. Results A total of 83 studies meeting the inclusion criteria and ...
progression pathways. Current policy changes heralded by the Care Act (2014) and increased person... more progression pathways. Current policy changes heralded by the Care Act (2014) and increased personalisation through integrated care (Better Together Dorset, 2014) offer an exciting opportunity to explore the types of care roles needed now and into the future.
Journal of Research in Interprofessional Practice and Education, 2015
Background: Professionals from the mental health and criminal justice systems must collaborate ef... more Background: Professionals from the mental health and criminal justice systems must collaborate effectively to address offender mental health, but interprofessional training is lacking. Pedagogical frameworks are required to support the development of training in this new area. To inform this framework, this article explores the readiness of professionals toward interprofessional training and demographic differences in these. It explores expectations of interprofessional training, perceived obstacles to collaborative working, interprofessional training needs, and challenges facing delivery.Methods and Findings: A concurrent mixed methods approach collected data from professionals attending a crossing boundaries interprofessional workshop. Data were collected through a combination of the Readiness for Interprofessional Learning Scale (RIPLS) questionnaire (N = 52), free text questions (N = 52), and focus groups (N = 6). Mental health and criminal justice professionals' attitude to...
There is a relative paucity of studies specifically exploring the experiences of qualitative rese... more There is a relative paucity of studies specifically exploring the experiences of qualitative researchers undertaking research in socially sensitive areas or with marginalised groups. This paper reports some of the findings of a qualitative study using semi-structured interviews to explore the experiences of ten participant researchers. The findings of this study suggest that participant researchers are cognisant of issues of power and privilege in conducting their research. They also illustrate the motivation to enact change via the research findings. However, they demonstrate the complexities of power, privilege and change in the research process and how these concepts can be related to researcher guilt. The study shows that experience can act as a buffer in the qualitative research process but that further work in researcher resilience is required. Participant researchers suggest the need for more honest and open discussions around foundational principles of qualitative research. They suggest further development of cross institutional spaces for these discussions to take place. However, the paper also illustrates the necessity to consider issues of power, privilege and research as social change at individual, institutional and systemic levels,
Disabled people have equal right to positive sexual well-being including sexual citizenship, howe... more Disabled people have equal right to positive sexual well-being including sexual citizenship, however, this may not always be experienced and support for sexual well-being is less likely to form part of services offered by professionals in health and social care services. Inspired by disabled people, phenomenological research into the experience of sexual well-being for a group of physically disabled adults was undertaken. The results show that sexual well-being is understood in several ways. The notion of sexual well-being raises issues of the physical body, connection to notions of normality and what support disabled people want from health and social care professionals. There is a clear link between sexual well-being and other aspects of physical and emotional well-being making it an issue which needs to be proactively addressed by health and social care professionals in ways which are directed by disabled people.
It seemed important and worthwhile, to the editorial board, to hold a conference to mark this jou... more It seemed important and worthwhile, to the editorial board, to hold a conference to mark this journal’s 10th anniversary. And it seemed obvious that in 2016, the theme for such a conference should be the impacts of austerity: on society, on practice and on our sense of ethical priorities. The result was a very well-attended, vibrant, constructive and consistently fascinating event—punctuated by chastening messages, as would be expected, but full also of illumination, insight and surprises. We were delighted with how it went, and by the sheer array of contributions made by those taking part. This report aims to capture a flavour of it all.
Internationally there are growing numbers of migrant workers in the field of health who may repre... more Internationally there are growing numbers of migrant workers in the field of health who may represent an untapped resource in terms of workforce development. Although these workers often have higher‐level skills and qualifications, they often find themselves in unskilled ...
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to report the findings from a small qualitative s... more Abstract Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to report the findings from a small qualitative study of victims of mass marketing fraud (MMF), exploring how they become involved in such activity and then sustain their involvement. The paper concludes with recommendations for practitioners involved in supporting vulnerable older people. Design/methodology/approach – The paper considers a small qualitative case study into the vulnerability of older people (n¼3) to MMF from the perspectives of the “victims” of such fraud. Findings – This paper highlights a range of predisposing risk factors to MMF which emerged as key themes including the psycho-social background of the victim, emotional vulnerability, the need for meaningful activity and opportunities engagement in meaningful social activity. Research limitations/implications – The small scale of this research is a limitation, but as there is currently a dearth of research in this area it makes a valuable contribution to the developing knowledge base. Practical implications – Professionals need to develop increased understanding of the complexities of sustained involvement in MMF, and the ways in which fraudsters manipulate potential victims by “grooming” and luring through plausible schemes which appear genuine to the victim. Social implications – MMF is a growing threat in the financial abuse of older people, and is increasingly recognized as a concern for professionals involved in supporting and safeguarding vulnerable older people. Originality/value – Despite the growing awareness of MMF in the financial abuse of vulnerable older people, this paper is one of the first to consider the perspectives of victims of MMF. Keywords Older people, Safeguarding, Financial abuse, Inter-agency collaboration, Mass marketing fraud (MMF), Scam morphing Paper type Research paper
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to report the findings from a study exploring the... more Abstract Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to report the findings from a study exploring the understanding of vulnerability and adult safeguarding within Christian faith based settings. The article concludes with recommendations for practitioners involved in safeguarding adults in faith based Christian settings. Design/methodology/approach – The paper considers a survey (n=3182) and number of follow-up qualitative interviews (n=) into understanding of vulnerability and adult safeguarding for individuals who are either in paid or voluntary positions within Christian faith based organisations. Findings - This paper is the first to be undertaken with a UK sample and highlights a range of factors informing adult safeguarding practice within Christian organisations. This includes:- complexity linked to understanding vulnerability and its role in safeguarding activity; lack of clarity about what to do with a safeguarding adult concern, and the need for safeguarding training pertinent to the particular needs of faith based settings. Research limitations/implications - As there is currently a dearth of research in this area this paper makes a valuable contribution to the developing knowledge base around safeguarding and vulnerability within faith based organisations. Practical implications - Professionals need to develop increased understanding of the complexities involved in safeguarding activity, and specifically how those working in the wider context of supporting vulnerable adults make sense of safeguarding processes and procedures. Social implications – It is important that all organisations, including faith based settings, working with adults have an understanding of their roles and responsibilities with respect to safeguarding those at risk of harm. Originality - This paper is the first UK study to consider safeguarding adults at risk of harm in Christian faith contexts
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to report the findings from a small qualitative study of victims of
mass marketing fraud (MMF), exploring how they become involved in such activity and then sustain their
involvement. The paper concludes with recommendations for practitioners involved in supporting vulnerable
older people.
Design/methodology/approach – The paper considers a small qualitative case study into the vulnerability
of older people (n¼3) to MMF from the perspectives of the “victims” of such fraud.
Findings – This paper highlights a range of predisposing risk factors to MMF which emerged as key themes
including the psycho-social background of the victim, emotional vulnerability, the need for meaningful activity
and opportunities engagement in meaningful social activity.
Research limitations/implications – The small scale of this research is a limitation, but as there is currently
a dearth of research in this area it makes a valuable contribution to the developing knowledge base.
Practical implications – Professionals need to develop increased understanding of the complexities of
sustained involvement in MMF, and the ways in which fraudsters manipulate potential victims by “grooming”
and luring through plausible schemes which appear genuine to the victim.
Social implications – MMF is a growing threat in the financial abuse of older people, and is increasingly
recognized as a concern for professionals involved in supporting and safeguarding vulnerable older people.
Originality/value – Despite the growing awareness of MMF in the financial abuse of vulnerable older people,
this paper is one of the first to consider the perspectives of victims of MMF.
Keywords Older people, Safeguarding, Financial abuse, Inter-agency collaboration,
Mass marketing fraud (MMF), Scam morphing
Paper type Research paper
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to report the findings from a study exploring the understanding of vulnerability and adult safeguarding within Christian faith based settings. The article concludes with recommendations for practitioners involved in safeguarding adults in faith based Christian settings.
Design/methodology/approach – The paper considers a survey (n=3182) and number of follow-up qualitative interviews (n=) into understanding of vulnerability and adult safeguarding for individuals who are either in paid or voluntary positions within Christian faith based organisations.
Findings - This paper is the first to be undertaken with a UK sample and highlights a range of factors informing adult safeguarding practice within Christian organisations. This includes:- complexity linked to understanding vulnerability and its role in safeguarding activity; lack of clarity about what to do with a safeguarding adult concern, and the need for safeguarding training pertinent to the particular needs of faith based settings.
Research limitations/implications - As there is currently a dearth of research in this area this paper makes a valuable contribution to the developing knowledge base around safeguarding and vulnerability within faith based organisations.
Practical implications - Professionals need to develop increased understanding of the complexities involved in safeguarding activity, and specifically how those working in the wider context of supporting vulnerable adults make sense of safeguarding processes and procedures.
Social implications – It is important that all organisations, including faith based settings, working with adults have an understanding of their roles and responsibilities with respect to safeguarding those at risk of harm.
Originality - This paper is the first UK study to consider safeguarding adults at risk of harm in Christian faith contexts