PROJECT FORUM
SESSION DESCRIPTION
- 27/06/2024 15:45 - 16:15
Series of 4 short ‘elevator-pitch’ presentations on projects related to the conference theme. Delegates are invited to follow up on the presentations with the presenters during the networking breaks. This session is open to all delegates to attend.
Moderator: Jane Dudman, Freelance Journalist, Event Chair & Consultant, United Kingdom
Interpretation Languages: EN, DE, FR, ES, IT
PROJECT FORUM
Observatory of Digital Inequalities
In 2023, Bordeaux Metropole undertook a major survey in order to identify the relationship between its residents and digital technology. Over 5,000 people were interviewed by telephone on some forty questions dealing with equipment, connection, uses, and general attitude towards digital technology. The results highlighted the importance of a persisting digital divide and the distribution of inequalities according to structural factors. The results of the Observatory are not only a way to advance our understanding of the phenomenon, but also to create common methodologies and improve our local policies.
Presentation Language: French
Presenter: Anna Lebey, Project Manager – Digital Inclusion, Bordeaux Metropole, France
The Third Welfare: Getting to know and Supporting Family Caregivers
ATS Bergamo’s (Health Protection Agency) project “Supporting Family Caregivers” aims to provide adequate support, information, and skills to family caregivers, as family is traditionally the main provider of long-term care, dealing today with the complexity of increasing challenges due to the lengthening of life expectancy and the rise in chronic illnesses.
ATS Bergamo’s project aims to promote a type of welfare with a unified approach, by fostering collaboration among public, private, and social services and thus facilitating the interaction between formal and informal care systems.
Key initiatives include empowering caregivers through a dedicated online portal and actively engaging third-sector organisations.
Presentation Language: Italian
Presenter: Chiara Magni, Administrative Assistant, ATS Bergamo, Italy
Co-creating Resources to Support the Workforce
This project targets the pressing issue of limited time for health and social care staff to access necessary training. Through a co-creation approach, it assesses how well staff perceived an online course, its usefulness, and whether it leads to changes in practice. By engaging in surveys and focus groups, the project aims to understand staff challenges and support needs, ultimately striving to be more responsive to their requirements. With approximately 331,000 health and social care staff in Ireland, this initiative holds the potential to significantly impact the sector by identifying barriers and facilitators to behaviour change through online training. By prioritising the voices and needs of staff working in services, the project not only evaluates current training methodologies but also seeks to inform the design of future resources, ultimately aiming for better outcomes for both staff and people using services. With over 11,600 completions of the online course and widespread distribution of advocacy booklets, the project demonstrates a tangible effort to address the pressing needs of the social care sector in Ireland.
Presentation Language: English
Presenter: Deirdre Connolly, Programme Manager, Health and Social Care Standards, Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA), Ireland
Territorial Inequalities and Gender Interdependencies in Integrated Long-term Care
The LAUREL project aims to identify innovative, integrated care solutions to enhance the quality of long-term care (LTC) while addressing territorial and gender disparities in provision. Emphasising home and community-based services with a person-centred approach, the project targets people of all ages and genders requiring LTC, along with their caregivers and professionals. Through a three-year research programme, the project aims to understand the integration of healthcare, social services, and community support, considering various population profiles and social determinants of health. The initial findings from the literature analysis will inform the development of new integrated LTC models, with results expected to guide future actions for improved integrated long-term care across the EU.
Presentation Language: English
Presenter:
- Pilar Gangas, Senior Researcher, International Foundation for Integrated Care, United Kingdom
- Alejandro Gil Salmeron, Senior Researcher, International Foundation for Integrated Care, United Kingdom