Work done by the Coalition on OlderHomelessness, a project working to improve services for older homeless people at Homeless Link has illustrated that there are a significant number of older people in hostels, some of whom have needs that go beyond housing related support and who need long term care and support. Others have been there for many years and become institutionalised, have not learnt
Work done by the Coalition on OlderHomelessness, a project working to improve services for older homeless people at Homeless Link has illustrated that there are a significant number of older people in hostels, some of whom have needs that go beyond housing related support and who need long term care and support. Others have been there for many years and become institutionalised, have not learnt independent living skills and are frightened of moving into the community. Resettling older people who have lived in a hostel for many years requires a distinct approach and a specific set of skills and knowledge. This guide outlines some of the approaches that have been found to work with this population and highlights the issues that may come up
Work done by the Coalition on OlderHomelessness, a project working to improve services for older homeless people at Homeless Link has illustrated that there are a significant number of older people in hostels, some of whom have needs that go beyond housing related support and who need long term care and support. Others have been there for many years and become institutionalised, have not learnt
Work done by the Coalition on OlderHomelessness, a project working to improve services for older homeless people at Homeless Link has illustrated that there are a significant number of older people in hostels, some of whom have needs that go beyond housing related support and who need long term care and support. Others have been there for many years and become institutionalised, have not learnt independent living skills and are frightened of moving into the community. Resettling older people who have lived in a hostel for many years requires a distinct approach and a specific set of skills and knowledge. This guide outlines some of the approaches that have been found to work with this population and highlights the issues that may come up
Subject terms:
homeless people, hostels, housing, life style, vulnerable adults, health needs;
The Coalition on OlderHomelessness has produced a draft paper aimed at local authorities to encourage them to include older homeless people in their strategic thinking.
The Coalition on OlderHomelessness has produced a draft paper aimed at local authorities to encourage them to include older homeless people in their strategic thinking.
Subject terms:
homeless people, local authorities, older people, planning;