For Commissioners and Funders
On this page you will find briefing papers relating to three key strands of Ageing Better in Camden work: our Outreach and Warm Welcome approaches and our Community Connectors work. They will be of interest to funders, commissioners or to others who want to bid for funding. Each paper provides a description of the work, its impact and makes a powerful case for why it is necessary for tackling social isolation and loneliness amongst older people.
DEscribing and evidencing ABC Outreach
ABC Outreach is a proactive approach to finding and engaging with the socially isolated or lonely older people in the community ‘no-one knows’. They are not connected to formal services or community activities, may be reluctant to access help and so are hidden from view. This paper shows how carefully considered outreach can engage this group in stepping-stone support which encourages social confidence and the take-up of social opportunities.
Click here to read evidence paper.
community connectors data summary
The Community Connectors service worked intensively with older people in Camden who have complex needs, including to provide vital social support during the Covid-19 pandemic. This report provides data demonstrating the multiple barriers to social connection faced by this group. It includes details of support provided to clients and data on the outcomes of this Connector work. Click here to read this evidence paper.
warm welcome funders’ resource pack
This paper draws on the experiences of older people to show the necessity of creating a Warm Welcome at community groups and activities so that they are enjoyable and encourage continued attendance, development of social connections and a sense of belonging. It sets out the ten ingredients of an ABC Warm Welcome and the associated staff training and other resources which require funding. Click here to read ABC’s Warm Welcome resource paper.
Working with minoritised communities
This report describes ABC work to commission specialist provision for older people from under-served minority communities in Camden. It involved funding activities to meet their needs, and which were delivered by culturally appropriate organisations. And it meant that isolated older people from these communities would attend activities, create connections, make friends and so experience increased well-being.