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Older people's housing: policy, performance and practice
- Author:
- NATIONAL HOUSING FEDERATION
- Publisher:
- National Housing Federation
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 72p.
- Place of publication:
- London
In the last few years there has been an unprecedented level of interest across Government in Britain's ageing population and the challenges this presents for all aspects of society. One in three households living in social housing is headed by someone of pensionable age. Housing providers have to look at both the needs and aspirations of today's older population and at future markets.
"More than just a few kind words!": reshaping support in sheltered housing: a good practice guide for housing providers and local authorities
- Author:
- NATIONAL HOUSING FEDERATION
- Publisher:
- National Housing Federation
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 31p.
- Place of publication:
- London
As society is ageing, a better range of choices are needed to enable people to live fuller lives into old age. In addition to developing new buildings and new service models, existing resources must be used effectively. As part of the Ministerial Working Group on Sheltered Housing, the National Housing Federation were commissioned to produce a good practice guide on reshaping support in sheltered housing for housing providers and local authorities. Launched at a meeting of the group in January, this document promotes good practice in the delivery of varied support models for older people and in the implementation of any changes to current services. This document, broken into ten parts includes sections on: drivers for change; recognising the ongoing potential in sheltered housing; managing change; future directions for future housing services; developing the service structure; developing the service content; developing a strategy for remodelling support services in sheltered housing; and re-commissioning sheltered housing services.
Providing an alternative pathway: the value of integrating housing, care and support
- Authors:
- BERRINGTON James, NATIONAL HOUSING FEDERATION
- Publisher:
- National Housing Federation
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 20p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This report by the National Housing Federation highlights the value of integrating housing with care and support in five case studies where integrated working between housing providers, health and social care have improved outcomes for individuals and reduced costs. These case studies, which provide practical examples of bringing together housing, health and care, deliver savings of between £2,946 and £17,992 a year compared to less integrated pathways. One service saved a total of £241,670 to local health and social care budgets. The report concludes that, at a time when local authorities have to cut spending while continuing to meet the needs created by changing demographics, it is imperative that we integrate as a way of improving outcomes while achieving efficiencies.
Breaking the mould: re-visioning older people's housing: examples of innovative housing, care and support solutions for older people
- Author:
- NATIONAL HOUSING FEDERATION
- Publisher:
- National Housing Federation
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 5p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The report describes a number of the business opportunities that an ageing population brings, particularly in the wider community. It also offers examples of how care, support and other practical services such as handyperson or ‘help at home’ services can be offered to older people in all types of tenure, including people who would pay for such a service from a trusted provider. It contains case studies and suggestions about how the increasing number of older people seeking effective housing solutions can provide business opportunities despite reduced public funds for housing and care. Published by the National Housing Federation it demonstrates how the growing numbers of older owner occupiers and people able to pay for care are keen to find alternatives to traditional care and housing options.
Can our homes pay for the care we need in older age? Asset wealth and an ageing population
- Author:
- NATIONAL HOUSING FEDERATION
- Publisher:
- National Housing Federation
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 19
- Place of publication:
- London
As ageing population creates new pressures on our health and social care system, this report looks at the sustainability of older homeowners relying on the asset wealth of their homes to cover care costs in later life. It questions many common assumptions about the level, breadth and accessibility of housing wealth and shows that housing wealth is extremely unequally distributed across older people. The paper looks at the role housing associations can play, how public spending on social care have compounded the impact of changing demographics, the over-reliance on people's wealth to fund care, and how the impact of the uneven distribution of housing wealth could compound health inequalities. It concludes by listing measures the Government can up in place to ensure a more integrated care and support system as well as prompt more discussion of the use of asset wealth to pay for care. It highlights the importance of providing adequate housing options for the people as they approach older age; providing greater choice to provide people with the opportunity to downsize if the need arises; and making the home an essential component of meeting the growing demands of an ageing population. (Edited publisher abstract)
Housing in later life: planning ahead for specialist housing for older people: toolkit
- Author:
- NATIONAL HOUSING FEDERATION
- Publisher:
- National Housing Federation
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 24p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This toolkit maps out the processes that could help the ‘Housing our Ageing Population: Plan for Implementation’ (HAPPI) objectives to be met - with particular emphasis on the role of local planning authorities. It has been designed for local planners and commissioners to use when planning for specialist housing for older people as part of an overall local strategy on older people's housing, care and support. The toolkit encourages local authorities to join up planning, housing and social care policy, both in the collection of evidence and the development of specialist housing for older people. It suggests a number of tools to help officers plan for this form of housing in their local policies, strategies, guidance and associated conditions as part of their local plans.
Breaking the mould: re-visioning older people's housing
- Author:
- NATIONAL HOUSING FEDERATION
- Publisher:
- National Housing Federation
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 51p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This report was generated as part of a UK National Housing Federation project that aims to enhance the housing options available to people in later life and to effectively ‘break the mould’. With capital budgets for housing and social care budgets under pressure and the care and support needs of an aging population increasing, it would be easy to assume that it will be ever more difficult to ensure that older tenants are well housed and properly supported. This report draws on a literature review, focus groups and surveys to set out an alternative view. It confirms that older people are already demanding more from services and housing and describes the business opportunities that an ageing population brings. It also offers examples of how care, support and other practical services such as handyperson or 'help at home' services can be offered to all older people in all types of tenure, including people who would pay for such a service from a trusted provider. The report concludes that older people’s housing, care and support needs will have to be thought about much more widely in relation to what should be offered to older generations within broader neighbourhoods and areas. The economies of scale this could bring and the income and resources of older people could make innovative, aspirational solutions easier to achieve.
In your lifetime: a vision of housing, care and support for an ageing society
- Author:
- NATIONAL HOUSING FEDERATION
- Publisher:
- National Housing Federation
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 27p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This report illustrates the National Housing Federation’s vision for housing, care and support for current and future generations of older people. The aim is to provide support and care and a range of housing options that enhance older people’s ability to live independently for as long as possible. Support and care services should be flexible in their delivery and based on the needs and aspirations of the resident. Everyone should have access to a quick and effective adaptations service. Older people with dementia and more intensive care needs must be offered the opportunity to live in housing with flexible and responsive care and support, improved safety and security while maintaining maximum independence. The need for housing, support and care is outlined and illustrative case studies are given. The report sets out urgent national, regional and local government-led action which is needed to allow housing associations to achieve these aims.
Homelessness and health for disadvantaged groups
- Author:
- NATIONAL HOUSING FEDERATION
- Publisher:
- National Housing Federation
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 16
- Place of publication:
- London
This report brings together analysis and information to highlight the challenges facing people from disadvantaged groups in accessing appropriate housing and support. It also shows how unsafe housing and homelessness can increase the risks of health problems experienced by these groups. Sections cover: homelessness and mental health; homelessness, health and black and minority ethnic people; homelessness, health and people in the criminal justice system; homelessness, health and older people; Homelessness, health and lesbian, gay and transgender (LGB&T) communities; homelessness and health for women. Each section outlines key issues for each group and makes recommendations to improve access to housing and support. (Edited publisher abstract)