Research has shown that care-experienced adults face a greater risk of negative health outcomes compared to the general population, including higher rates of physical and mental health issues. These issues have been linked to experiences before and during care, as well as insufficient support during and after their care experience.
While research is underway to explore how to improve the health and wellbeing of younger care leavers, the health and wellbeing priorities of older care leavers in England are very poorly understood. Research conducted in Australia, however, suggests that older care experienced adults have unique health needs, many of which relate to issues arising from their care experience. This study aims to understand the health and wellbeing concerns of older care experienced adults and explore the types of support they would like to receive from health and social care services.
How to take part:
Researchers, at the University of Oxford, are holding focus groups to understand the health and wellbeing concerns of older care experienced adults and explore the types of support they would like to receive from health and social care services.
Who can take part?
Focus group attendees should:
• Have experienced being in care, in England, while under the age of 18
• Be Over 50 years old
• Currently living in England
Who is running the project?
The project is being conducted by researchers in the Nuffield Department of Population Health at the University of Oxford. Led by Dr. Jonathan Taylor, with Dr. Michele Peters, Dr. Anna Scott and Dr. Rosie Canning, an independent researcher with experience of growing up in care. If you, or someone you know, would like to learn more, please contact:
Jono on Jonathan.Taylor@ndph.ox.ac.uk or telephone 01865 617912 or complete the form at this link – https://oxfordxpsy.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2fRjjGYnJVdlQkm
