Resources
This section has links to publications and websites with freely available resources including the Family, Health & Wellbeing, Learning, Policy Papers & Reports, Volunteering & the Community and Worldwide Links.
See also Intergenerational Practice in the UK.
NEW PUBLICATIONS
Connecting Generations – A Guide to Best Practice. Scotcip's newly published practical guide (Nov.2009) to developing your own intergenerational programmes. Case studies of pioneering projects in Scotland. Download now or complete the online Application Form to join the SCOTCIP network and receive a printed copy.
Evaluating Intergenerational Projects - A practical guide, published by CIP, Nov. 2009. Evaluation is of increasing interest and this report illustrates how existing toolkits can be used to evaluate intergenerational projects. The CIP welcomes feedback and would be pleased to disseminate your findings if you use any of the evaluation methods described.
Achieving intergenerational fairness in employment policies and practice. Published by the Intergenerational Futures All Party Parliamentary Group. As we re-evaluate when and how we should "retire", retirement should be seen perhaps as a process rather than an event. This report looks at the current situation, the challenges and the opportunities for change. It also seeks to articulate the business case for reform.
Equality Issues
What is intergenerational equity? Just Ageing wants to hear your views.
Human Rights Inquiry
In-depth research, public polling, focus group work and a series of public evidence sessions, reveal how human rights work in Britain. Read final report and report summary,
Other 2009 publications
Unlocking our Potential: Older People - A Key to Scotland's Future? Report from the inaugural event by National Forum on Ageing Futures Group.
All Our Futures: Planning for a Scotland with an Ageing Population. Stakeholder Events: 14 Nov. 2008 - 3 June 2009. Combined report of seven events. For reports from the individual events at Inverness, Dumfries, Aberdeen and Perth go to Age Concern website. Copies of the reports for Glasgow, Edinburgh and Galashiels are available from Sarah Arthur, Policy Officer, Older People and Age Team, Equality Unit, Scottish Government.
Attitudes to Age in Britain: 2004-08. Department of Work and Pensions.
Key intergenerational message -
"There is substantial distance between generations; older and younger people find their friendships primarily within rather than across age groups. A policy to build a society for all ages must include ways of building stronger connections and bridges between older and younger people. This can be achieved, in part, through families and intergenerational programmes, but also through restructuring work and employment in a more flexible way. It is important that intergenerational programmes establish clear objectives and that their outcomes are monitored carefully to reduce rather than reinforce age group distinctions."
