New models of health and social care for people in later life: mapping of innovation in services in two regions of the United Kingdom using a mixed method approach.

Background: Innovation for reforming health and social care is high on the policy agenda in the United Kingdom in response to the growing needs of an ageing population. However, information about new innovations of care being implemented is sparse.

Methods: We mapped innovations for people in later life in two regions, North East England and South East Scotland.

A framework for more equitable, diverse, and inclusive Patient and Public Involvement for palliative care research.

Background: There are marked inequalities in palliative care provision. Research is needed to understand how such inequalities can be addressed, so that everyone living with advanced illness can receive the care they need, when they need it. Research into inequalities in palliative care should be guided by Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) that includes people from diverse backgrounds, who are less likely to receive specialist services.

A comparative overview of health and social care policy for older people in England and Scotland, United Kingdom (UK).

Background: Responsibility for health and social care was devolved to Scotland in 1999 with evidence of diverging policy and organisation of care compared to England. This paper provides a comparative overview of major health and social care policies in England and Scotland published between 2011 and 2023 relating to the care of older people.

Methods: We searched United Kingdom (UK) and Scotland government websites for macro-level policy documents between 2011 and 2023 relating to the health and social care of older people (aged 65+).