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Housing our ageing population
- Authors:
- COPEMAN Ian, BEECH Lois
- Publisher:
- Local Government Association
- Publication year:
- 2022
- Place of publication:
- London
This report follows on from the LGA report Housing our ageing population, published in 2017. It reflects the current and changed policy context since 2017, highlighting the benefits of achieving the right mix of housing suited to older people and the issues to consider and challenges affecting delivery. Eight new case studies are included which highlight the varied and notable actions taken by councils to meet the housing needs and requirements of their local older population. Society is ageing and more people require housing that meets their needs as they age. Between 2014 and 2039, over 70 per cent of projected household growth will be made up of households with someone aged 60 or older. The suitability of the housing stock is of critical importance to the health of individuals and impacts on public spending, particularly adult social care, and the NHS. Councils are well placed to exercise local leadership and take a greater strategic approach to enhance the housing and lifestyle choices for people in later life. Integrated action in the fields of housing and planning can align with some of the most important policy areas currently challenging national and local government - how to reform and integrate the NHS, social care, and public health in the context of population ageing, and how to increase housing supply delivery and build more resilient and healthy neighbourhoods. Given the scale of demographic change and the centrality of this growing older population to many aspects of housing, health and care policy, there is an opportunity for the Government to set out to comprehensively address the housing needs of an ageing population for England, through working with and supporting councils and other stakeholders. The report makes a number of recommendations to government on how we can best meet the needs of people in later life with case studies demonstrating how councils are addressing the housing needs of an ageing population. (Edited publisher abstract)
Specialised supported housing: guidance for local government and NHS commissioners
- Authors:
- SKIDMORE Clare, COPEMAN Ian
- Publisher:
- Local Government Association
- Publication year:
- 2020
- Place of publication:
- London
This is guidance for local government and NHS commissioners about a category of supported housing referred to as ‘Specialised Supported Housing’ (SSH), particularly lease-based models of SSH. The overarching purpose of the guidance is to support commissioners to protect and promote the best interests of people with a learning disability and autistic people, and other people with support needs, in the course of commissioning solutions with and for people who might otherwise not be able to live in housing which supports their health and wellbeing. Supported housing is typically defined as a housing service where housing, support and/or care services are provided to help people to live as independently as possible. SSH is a sub-category of supported housing that is exempt from usual social rent setting requirements as set out in the Rent Standard (these are requirements for registered providers in England in relation to social rent setting) and the Government’s Policy statement on rents for social housing. Specifically, this guidance for commissioners covers: how best to ensure that SSH, including the current lease-based model of SSH, works well for the people living in such supported housing; considerations about the sustainability of existing lease-based SSH schemes; considerations about entering into new lease-based and other SSH arrangements. (Edited publisher abstract)
Supported housing for people with long-term care and support needs
- Authors:
- SKIDMORE Clare, COPEMAN Ian
- Publisher:
- Housing Learning and Improvement Network
- Publication year:
- 2020
- Pagination:
- 38
- Place of publication:
- London
Findings of a research study to better understand the current challenges affecting the development of supported housing for people with long-term care and support needs. This research involved 43 National Housing Federation (NHF) members and other housing and support providers. The background research also involved speaking with representatives from, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH), the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and Homes England. The analysis of the evidence highlights three core funding areas that are needed for the development of sustainable long-term supported housing by housing associations and their partners: capital funding – the government should significantly increase capital funding overall, through Homes England, for investment in supported housing and allow for increased capital grant funding rates for supported housing development; funding for housing-related costs (rent and service charges) through the welfare system – the government should make a long-term (10 year+) commitment to Housing Benefit continuing to meet housing-related costs in supported housing; funding for support cost – the government should deliver funding to meet the costs of providing support to vulnerable people living in longer-term supported housing. (Edited publisher abstract)
The anatomy of resilience: toolkit
- Authors:
- BLOOD Imogen, COPEMAN Ian
- Publisher:
- Social Care Wales
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 24
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
This toolkit aims to support the social care sector to help older people remain independent in their communities for longer. It is based on the Anatomy of Resilience model, which supports preventative and strength-based ways of working with older people. The model was developed from the findings of research which asked older people what well-being meant to them and what helped them achieve it. The toolkit shows how the model can be used by practitioners, local authorities and health board responsible for planning social care, and commissioners to support older people in the community. It also shows how using a strengths based approach supports the aims of the Social Services and Wellbeing Act. It includes prompts, reflective questions and practical examples to help focus ways of working with older people which identifies and build on their strengths and in a way that supports their wellbeing. It is aimed at practitioners working with older people in the community, and planners and commissioners of care and support services for older people. (Edited publisher abstract)
Housing and independent living: reviewing housing advice and information resources: a scoping study for Thomas Pocklington Trust
- Authors:
- BLOOD Imogen, COPEMAN Ian
- Publisher:
- Thomas Pocklington Trust
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 55
- Place of publication:
- London
A review of housing advice and information resources for younger adults (aged between 16 and 44) with sight loss. The report examines how members of this group seek out information on housing options and how to pursue more independent living; which organisations provide this advice and information and which aspects they cover; whether peer advice is available and how technology and social media are being used; whether there are accessible and relevant resource materials on housing rights and options for this group; what the funding position of organisations providing housing advice to younger adults with sight loss is; and where the gaps and good practice are. The report shows that there is a lack of resources which are specifically targeted at young adults with sight loss in relation to housing, and in particular of advice and support services for those who need support to make a move to independent living. (Edited publisher abstract)
Older people from ethnic minorities in Kirklees: housing needs and preferences study
- Authors:
- BEECH Lois, COPEMAN Ian, GHADIALI Darius
- Publisher:
- Housing Learning and Improvement Network
- Publication year:
- 2022
- Pagination:
- 51
- Place of publication:
- London
This study aims to better understand how preferences in the ageing ethnic minority population affects housing (and housing related support) needs across in Kirklees. The research used quantitative and qualitative methods to gather the views of c.500 people aged 45+ from ethnic minorities, particularly from the South Asian and African / African Caribbean communities. The study found that: a cultural shift in family structure has occurred - more older people from ethnic minorities are now living alone, and this will be more prevalent in the next 10-15 years; the majority want to stay where they are but there was a significant proportion of older people from ethnic minorities that were seeking to move to alternative accommodation; many older people from ethnic minorities are living in properties that will not be suitable for later life; older people are seeking a range of housing options and homes that will be suitable throughout their life course; both 'downsizing' and 'rightsizing' are important; there are several barriers that prevent older people from ethnic minorities moving to 'housing for older people'; older people from ethnic minorities are seeking 'housing for older people' and services that are culturally and/or religiously competent; whether living at home or in specialist housing, more high quality, culturally and/or religiously competent support/care is needed; more cultural/religious competent service providers to better meet the needs of ethnic minorities; access to cultural and/or religious amenities is crucial to combat social isolation and loneliness; whilst homeownership is seen as aspirational, a number of older people from ethnic minorities are also experiencing financial insecurity in later life so a range of tenure types are needed; there is a significant lack of awareness of housing and support options and a strong view, that local community organisations/the third sector are best placed to deliver this. (Edited publisher abstract)
Assessment of the demand for specialist housing and accommodation for older people in Wales
- Authors:
- HASTINGS Reuben, COPEMAN Ian, PORTEUS Jeremy
- Publisher:
- Housing Learning and Improvement Network
- Publication year:
- 2020
- Pagination:
- 85
- Place of publication:
- London
Commissioned by the Welsh Government, this report identifies current provision and future demand to 2035 for different types of specialist housing and accommodation for older people. It covers estimates of specialist housing for older people, including sheltered housing and age-designated housing; housing with care such as extra care housing; residential care; nursing homes; and Step-up and Step-down intermediate care. It estimates by 2035 there are likely to be shortfalls of accommodation across Wales of: approximately 15,000 units of housing for older people, approximately 5,000 units of housing with care, approximately 7,000 nursing care beds, and approximately 120 step- up/step-down housing units. (Edited publisher abstract)
Supported housing review
- Authors:
- BLOOD Imogen, COPEMAN Ian, FINLAY Stephen
- Publishers:
- Great Britain. Department for Work and Pensions, Great Britain. Department for Communities and Local Government
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 189
- Place of publication:
- London
Research to estimate the scale, scope and cost of supported housing across Great Britain. It also looks at how supported housing is currently commissioned and how its quality is monitored. The research was commissioned by the Department for Work and Pensions and the Department for Communities and Local Government to inform future policy direction and to establish a baseline for the proportion of the sector funded by Housing Benefit. Research methodology surveys of local authority Housing Benefit teams, commissioners of supported housing and supported housing providers. It also carried out interviews and focus groups to gather the views of commissioners and providers. The report includes estimates of accommodation type, landlord type, numbers and profiles of people living in supported housing, costs of supported housing covered by Housing Benefit, why supported housing costs may differ from mainstream housing costs, approaches to assessing quality and value for money, and current and future risks to supported housing. The review estimates that at the end of 2015, there were approximately 651,500 accommodation-based supported housing units. It also found considerable variation and diversity in the types of providers, scheme characteristics, client groups and housing models. The majority of supported housing is for older people (an estimated 71 per cent of units), and most housing is provided by housing associations (71 per cent). It estimates the annualised cost of the supported housing sector that is covered by Housing Benefit across Great Britain at the end of 2015 at £4.12bn. The report concludes with potential approaches for funding supported housing identified by participants. (Edited publisher abstract)
Hearing the voices of older people in Wales: what helps and hinders us as we age? Research report
- Authors:
- BLOOD Imogen, COPEMAN Ian, PANNELL Jenny
- Publisher:
- Social Services Improvement Agency
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 92
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
Drawing on interviews and focus groups with 135 older people living in urban and rural areas in Wales this report looks at what helps and what gets in the way of wellbeing for older people and those caring for them. The findings are presented around key themes, and include direct quotations from participants. Themes cover: what matters most to older people and their carers for a 'good life'; relationships and bereavement; the factors that help and hinder older people in achieving well-being, which includes discussion of transport, the home environment, neighbourhood, money, information technology, and the specific challenges that face people from black and minority ethnic communities; perceptions and experiences of social services, the NHS and the voluntary sector. The final chapter looks at learning from the report for a whole system approach to prevention. It looks at what prevention and independence means to older people and their carers and what this means for organisations supporting older people. It concludes by identifying five themes that were important to older people and their carers: choice and control; a strong sense of identity and belonging; coping with worry and uncertainty; planning for change and transitions; and feeling socially connected. It makes suggestions for change to help services adapt to and meet people’s changing needs to support their independence and allow them to continue to participate in their communities. (Edited publisher abstract)
The anatomy of resilience: helps and hindrances as we age. A review of the literature
- Authors:
- BLOOD Imogen, COPEMAN Ian, PANNELL Jenny
- Publisher:
- Social Services Improvement Agency
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 62
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
Reports on the findings of a literature review to examine the outcomes that matter most to older people in relation to their personal wellbeing, the barriers that prevent older people achieving these outcomes and the role the statutory and voluntary sector, community networks and informal carers play in reducing these barriers. The review looks at the Welsh and wider UK literature and focuses on carers and older people who are not already engaged in services. Findings are discussed in the areas of: relationships, community, finance, health, home, psychological resources, information, and working and learning. The review proposes a model to understand the sorts of crises which bring people into contact with social services or to unplanned long-term care. The model focuses on the crisis triggers of carer breakdown, crime and abuse, falls, and loneliness. The review then discusses approaches and models for ‘prevention’ before highlighting the cross-cutting themes that emerged from the evidence review and their implications for service providers and policy makers. The review highlights the importance of ‘social connectedness’ and of building on the strengths in individuals, families and communities. (Edited publisher abstract)