Professor Matt Flynn
Newton Advanced Fellowship 2016
People Involved
Project Description
Ageing populations are putting pressure on the Malaysian eldercare sector as carers are at risk of being pushed out of work due to stress, physical strain or health problems. “Light-touch” healthcare interventions can benefit both carers (by avoiding early labour market exits) and employers (by retaining valued workers). In this project, Dr. Minhat will work with colleagues at Newcastle University Institute for Ageing to identify and test interventions to support older social carers manage health issues. The project has four strands:
• Interviews with carers focused on their health concerns and support they need to maintain employment
• Working with social care providers and employee representatives to identify and trial health care interventions
• A self-administered questionnaire of social care employers in both countries to test the feasibility and business case for such interventions
• A comparison of approaches in the UK and Malaysia By working with care providers, the project will maximize impact.
| Status | Project Complete |
|---|---|
| Value | £33,640.00 |
| Project Dates | Oct 1, 2017 - Jun 12, 2022 |
| Partner Organisations | Universiti Putra Malaysia |
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