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An introduction to ageing in rural areas and extra care housing
- Authors:
- MOLINEUX Peter, APPLETON Nigel
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health. Health and Social Care Change Agent Team
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 10p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This fact sheet introduces the issues facing Extra Care housing in rural communities. It highlights the ageing of rural populations and the pressures this places on commissioners of housing with care services for older people. The Abbeyfield Esk Moor Society in Yorkshire and the Waters Upton Co-Location Project in Shropshire are described and cited as examples of good practice. Key learning points and suggestions for further work are summarised.