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Better homes, better lives: leaders' briefing
- Authors:
- SKIDMORE C., PORTEUS J.
- Publisher:
- Research in Practice
- Publication year:
- 2020
- Place of publication:
- Dartington
This briefing paper looks at the future demographic challenge to health and social care systems through the lens of housing for older people. It aims to support leaders in making best use of the information available to inform discussions and decisions about housing options with key partners locally. It also aims to support the development of solutions that meet the needs of the future social care population in local areas. (Edited publisher abstract)
Planning for the future of older people accommodation in Powys: a case study
- Author:
- OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY. Institute of Public Care
- Publisher:
- Oxford Brookes University. Institute of Public Care
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 11
- Place of publication:
- Oxford
This case study describes the system wide approach taken by Powys and its partners to developing a comprehensive understanding of the current and future accommodation based needs of its ageing population. The approach brought together qualitative and quantitative data about its housing and care homes, to inform a system wide strategic approach outlined in their market position statement. The case study explains why the approach was needed, the partners involved and the data collection and analysis. It draws out the lessons learnt and concludes with recommendations for other local authorities as they develop a similar strategic approach. (Edited publisher abstract)
Older people's housing: we need a solution
- Author:
- GAUL Dan
- Publisher:
- Housing Learning and Improvement Network
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 5
- Place of publication:
- London
In this viewpoint, the author discusses the challenges facing the older people's housing market. It argues that with difficult financial times and increased development risk, a new business model is required. It explains that the traditional extra care business case focuses on predominantly a care solution and questions whether the focus should be on a housing solution that provides quality homes for people of all ages. It highlights an alternative option of developing inter-generational accommodation that offers some units that are ‘care ready’ designed to HAPPI design principles within a general housing scheme. It then highlights who methods of prioritising and supporting community housing schemes through planning and capital funding. (Edited publisher abstract)
HAPPI days: the ACEnet annual conference: April 2010
- Author:
- SWALES Jeannie
- Publisher:
- HQN
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 15p.
- Place of publication:
- York
The 2009 report from the Housing for our Ageing Population: Panel for Innovation (HAPPI) visited housing schemes for older people in the UK and across Europe in order to identify what reform is needed to ensure that new build specialised housing meets the needs and aspirations of the older people of the future. In April 2010, HQN's Ageing Communities Excellence Network (ACEnet) invited key speakers to address its annual conference on the various aspects of the HAPPI report. This conference report summarises the presentations provided by these key speakers.
Housing our ageing population: panel for innovation: executive summary
- Author:
- HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY
- Publisher:
- Homes and Communities Agency
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This executive summary from the Housing our Ageing Population Panel for Innovation (HAPPI) outlines the tenets behind, and the processes involved in producing their final report, including a description of the case studies undertaken. With the number of over 60 year-olds projected to increase by 7 million over the next 25 years and much of the UK’s existing housing stock inaccessible or unsuitable, the lack of good quality homes for older people is a real concern. This report describes the panel’s findings in four chapters, the last of which offers detailed recommendations directed towards the government and key organisations. Four important issues are captured: the time has come for a national effort to build the homes that will meet our needs and aspirations as we all grow older; we should all plan ahead positively, creating demand for better choice through a greater range of housing opportunities; housing for older people should become an exemplar for mainstream housing, and meet higher design standards for space and quality; local Planning Authorities should play a key role to ensure delivery of desirable housing in great places, tuned to local need and demand.
A MDS/RAI assessment tool in action: staff views from five care homes
- Authors:
- PATSIOS Demi, GALLAGHER June, COOPER Marilyn
- Journal article citation:
- Care Plan, 7(2), December 2000, pp.11-15.
- Publisher:
- Positive Publications/ Anglia Polytechnic University, Faculty of Health and Social Work
Tools used for assessing the needs of older people have been widely criticised. Researchers from the University of Bristol recently piloted a comprehensive assessment tool designed to provide a holistic assessment of health and social care needs. Pioneered in the United States, it is now used in many other countries and could provide the basis for a national standardised system for the UK. Discusses the results of the pilot.
Older people's views and experiences of resources in later life
- Author:
- JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- York
With increasing numbers of older people living longer, the future of their financial and service provision is a key policy concern, while poverty among the present generation of older people remains an important issue. This qualitative study, by the Centre for Research in Social Policy at Loughborough University, explores how older people use and value available resources, and how they had planned for retirement and are planning for future later life.
What do service planner and policy-makers need from research?
- Author:
- MARSHALL Mary
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 14(2), February 1999, pp.86-96.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Nine policy preoccupations have been identified in a recent study of dementia care policies in all European countries. These are used to structure a set of issues which researchers might usefully address to assist service planners and policy-makers. Areas where there is already a research literature are identified. Some description and commentary on the application of current policies in the UK is provided to illustrate the need for research. The importance of a research base is stressed with the suggestion that research in related fields could usefully be transferred.
Planning for the needs of people with dementia: the development of a profile for use in local services
- Authors:
- SPICKER Paul, et al
- Publisher:
- Avebury
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 180p.,tables.
- Place of publication:
- Aldershot
Describes the work of a 3 year project funded by the Scottish Office to develop an instrument for use by local planners to assess the needs of people with dementia.
Long-term care: federal, state and private options for the future
- Authors:
- O'BRIEN Raymond C., FLANNERY Michael T
- Publisher:
- Haworth Press
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 303p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Binghamton NY
Examines the debate around long-term care for older people in a United States context. Contains chapters on: competing interests; Medicaid's provisions - federal, state and future; the practical effects of posturing for Medicaid's human needs; disincentives for Medicaid spend down; and possible alternatives. Concludes with a section on possible future options, including policy changes, national insurance programme, long-term care insurance, and integrated planning.