... increase their influence over attitudes, policy and services. Research limitations/implications The paper relies on self reports from groups the authors were able to identify. Originality/value Research that looks at the mechanisms that support the involvement of people with dementia is still...

... individual interviews and one focus group were carried out in the five localities. Participants comprised service managers, professional advocates, independent mental capacity advocates, volunteer advocates, independent mental health advocates and representatives working in partner organisations including...

...Minna Kaarakainen; Sanna Suomalainen; Virva Hyttinen Purpose The purpose of this study is to investigate the Finnish welfare state from the point of view of the production and funding of care services. The authors examine the views of different generations as to which agency should be responsible...