Supporting intimacy and relationships in later life: Practice Tool (2023)
This resource encourages practitioners to think about supporting people’s expression of intimacy and sexuality when they draw on care services in later life. It builds upon learning from the evidence review Ageing Well: Sex, Intimacy and Relationships in Later Life. The practice tool supports personal reflection on values, beliefs and expectations around intimacy and sexuality in older age. It explores practice considerations around inclusivity, complexity, ethics and mental capacity.
Professional Standards
PQS:KSS - The role of social workers | Person-centred practice | Direct work with individuals and families | Organisational context | Effective assessments and outcome based support planning | Professional ethics and leadership | Values and ethics | Developing confident and capable social workers | Assuring good social work practice and development | Relationship-based practice supervision
CQC - Safe | Effective | Caring
PCF - Professionalism | Values and ethics | Diversity and equality | Rights, justice and economic wellbeing | Intervention and skills
RCOT - Understanding relationship | Service users | Collaborative | Communication | Identify needs
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Ageing well – Intimacy, sex and relationships in later life: Evidence Review (chapter two)
Explore the role of adult social care in supporting and enabling relationships among older adults in receipt of services, as well as the implications for practice. This Evidence Review chapter focuses on sex, relationships and intimacy as people grow older.
Working with older trans people: Practice Tool (2022)
This practice guidance outlines key terms, relevant legislation and research regarding care and support for older trans adults. It contains reflective and practical tools to expand practitioners' confidence in this area.