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Report of the evaluation of pilot local housing options advice services for older people
- Authors:
- MOUNTAIN Gail, BURI Helen
- Publisher:
- Sheffield Hallam University
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 98p.
- Place of publication:
- Sheffield
This report, produced by Sheffield Hallam University for Care and Repair England, details the University’s evaluation of the local housing options projects which contributed to Care and Repair England’s national housing options programme for older people “Should I Stay or Should I Go”. Data from 561 cases were analysed and complemented by 50 interviews with older service users, workers involved in delivering housing options and a sample of other involved professionals. The housing options evaluated were either solely or mainly provided for older people. Although various initiatives already exist to help older people consider their housing options and the necessity of moving as they age, there appeared to be a gap in terms of individualised, impartial advice combined with appropriate practical help. Eight schemes were identified to demonstrate a variety of needs such as, black and ethnic minority communities, rural areas, and areas of urban degeneration. All options services were introduced into an existing agency and the impact of various management models also examined. The average age of those using the service was 76 years and 74% of clients were experiencing health problems. The study highlighted benefits to those using the services but was unable to clarify whether they were cost effective and sustainable. Costs varied enormously and the provision of the service was complex and demanding. Unstable funding was a major deterrent to progress.