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The role of formal and informal networks in supporting older people's care during extreme weather events

Wistow, J.; Dominelli, L.; Oven, K.J.; Dunn, C.E.; Curtis, S.E.

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Authors

L. Dominelli

K.J. Oven

C.E. Dunn



Abstract

We use theories of formal and informal networks of care, within a local governance system, to interpret networks supporting older people during extreme weather events. Drawing on international literatures about network governance and emergency management this paper outlines an approach which considers the views of older people and service providers to explore resilience of infrastructures and service agencies. During emergencies, links between different networks of care are important to avoid discontinuities that could endanger older people's health and well-being. This paper explores the scope to draw on local knowledge and local caring networks to inform preparedness for extreme weather.

Citation

Wistow, J., Dominelli, L., Oven, K., Dunn, C., & Curtis, S. (2015). The role of formal and informal networks in supporting older people's care during extreme weather events. Policy and Politics, 43(1), 119-135. https://doi.org/10.1332/030557312x655855

Journal Article Type Article
Online Publication Date Jan 1, 2015
Publication Date Jan 1, 2015
Deposit Date Oct 1, 2013
Publicly Available Date Mar 29, 2024
Journal Policy and Politics
Print ISSN 0305-5736
Electronic ISSN 1470-8442
Publisher Bristol University Press
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 43
Issue 1
Pages 119-135
DOI https://doi.org/10.1332/030557312x655855
Keywords Ageing and older people, Social networks, Governance, Social care, Resilience.

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This is a post-peer-review pre-copy edited version of an article published in Policy and politics. The definitive publisher-authenticated version Wistow, J., Dominelli, L., Oven, K.J., Dunn, C.E. & Curtis, S.E. (2015). The role of formal and informal networks in supporting older people's care during extreme weather events. Policy and Politics 43(1): 119-135 is available online at: http://dx.doi.org/10.1332/030557312X655855





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