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Putting inclusive design into practice
- Author:
- LEWIS Sue
- Publisher:
- DH Care Networks. Housing Learning and Improvement Network
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 12p.
- Place of publication:
- London
In a society which has an ageing population and has more older people than younger people, there is a need to do more to improve the accessibility of older people's housing. This paper describes a project from Pennine Housing to use the development of their third extra care housing scheme as a pilot to put inclusive design into practice. Inclusive design involves designing in a way that is functional without compromising on quality and appearance. In addition to the traditional project management arrangements, the Inclusive Design Team was established, as the mechanism for sourcing, deciding, and approving every single design detail, fixture and fitting for the scheme. The report describes the framework of the team, the difference they made to the design process, the types of design features that they incorporated into the scheme, the main learning points, and feedback from customers, visitors and partners. The report also discusses future plans for inclusive design in the housing sector.
A great place to grow older: a case study of how Manchester is developing an age-friendly city
- Authors:
- MCGARRY Paul, MORRIS Jane
- Journal article citation:
- Working with Older People, 15(1), March 2011, pp.38-46.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
The Valuing older People programme has, since 2003, brought together a council-led partnership of agencies, community groups and individuals to promote better quality-of-life for older people. Manchester's older residents, together with statutory, voluntary and independent agencies are leading the development of partnership work and supporting varied initiatives to improve elders' quality of life. They aim to tackle the city's health and other inequalities and address specific challenges of growing older in deprived urban areas. Manchester Valuing Older People last year published its ageing strategy and the city has now joined the global network of age-friendly cities. This paper describes the progress to date, and some of the current issues and opportunities. Overall, the article suggests inclusive approaches that are flexible to the strengths of local communities, and earlier interventions in support services to prevent ill-health where possible.
Extra care housing and personal care budgets
- Author:
- SKIDMORE Clare
- Publisher:
- DH Care Networks. Housing Learning and Improvement Network
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 11p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This report is based on feedback from a workshop, Personal Budgets in Extra Care Housing, hosted by the South East and London Housing Learning and Improvement Network. The report describes scenarios and identifies a set of key questions and issues discussed at the meeting. It outlines a number of approaches to the introduction of personal budgets in Extra Care Housing which are being considered by several local authorities and providers. As many councils are in the early stages of planning how to enable their extra care residents to access personal budgets, some of these approaches are as yet untested. Four case scenarios are outlined; 1 of these is a co-production model in which residents jointly purchase services, and 3 are different core and add-on approaches in which residents purchase additional services of their choice. Questions and issues considered at the workshop, including those raised by the case scenarios, are listed. These questions could be considered by councils developing approaches for personal care budgets and extra care housing to help raise some of the key issues.
Having a voice, being heard
- Author:
- BRIGHT Les
- Journal article citation:
- Working with Older People, 10(4), December 2006, pp.24-26.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Exeter Senior Voice, a user involvement project with nearly 300 active members, ran an election for the 12 places on its panel of representatives. The representatives attend a wide range of meetings with staff of statutory and voluntary bodies discussing service development and mapping out strategies designed to respond to older people's needs. The author reports on the high turnout for the election, and why these groups are so important to ensuring older people's voices are heard on local issues.
Older and wiser: a practical guide for developing, commissioning and operating age-friendly homes
- Author:
- THE HOUSING FORUM
- Publisher:
- The Housing Forum
- Publication year:
- 2021
- Pagination:
- 44
- Place of publication:
- London
The purpose of this guide is to draw on the vast experience of Housing Forum members who procure, design, make, build and maintain homes across the UK to inform the direction of older persons housing provision at both a local and national level. At the heart of this document is a matrix that provides a series of prompts to help housing associations, councils or private companies understand at a glance the complex series of interlinked decisions that need to be made in the early stages of involvement. Alongside this is a narrative that gives more context and explanation, some of the pitfalls to avoid and where to get more detailed information. It is intended to offer a sense of the complexities involved and the need to think holistically and innovatively; the need, for example, to think about not only how the project can be financed and built, but what the service charges will be and whether pensioners can afford them; who will provide care; and how the partnership might work with local GPs. The guide also showcases a range of solutions and innovative thinking from across the country to inspire organisations looking to provide a better offer for housing older people. The 16 case studies provide ideas across the spectrum and food for thought for meeting the many different circumstances and challenges faced by providers as they look to finance new builds or repurpose or refurbish existing stock. For example, they shine a spotlight on a pioneering scheme for women’s co-housing in London, look at how a well-being scheme is helping to regenerate an area of the West Midlands, and highlight how an integrated hub in Manchester is providing a model for age-friendly development of the future. (Edited publisher abstract)
How to develop a community-led approach to age friendly housing in Central Bedfordshire
- Authors:
- EDWARDS Margaret, PORTEUS Jeremy
- Publisher:
- Housing Learning and Improvement Network
- Publication year:
- 2020
- Pagination:
- 28
- Place of publication:
- London
This guide sets out action that will assist communities in Central Bedfordshire to take the next steps in implementing plans to increase the number of homes suitable for an ageing population. Part One sets the scene and provides a range of useful background information on the main characteristics of living in Central Bedfordshire in later life. Part Two describes different community-led housing approaches and offers practical tips and examples that can help inspire local residents to shape the future provision of housing that meets their needs and aspirations. Community-led housing (CLH) is a set of principles about how housing is developed in a particular area. They include: meaningful community engagement and consent occurs throughout the development process – the community does not necessarily have to initiate and manage the process, or build the homes themselves, though some may do; the local community group or organisation owns, manages or stewards the homes and in a manner of their choosing, and this may be done through a mutually supported arrangement with a registered provider that owns the freehold or leasehold for the property; and the benefits to the local area and/or specified community must be clearly defined and legally protected in perpetuity. (Edited publisher abstract)
Housing our ageing population: learning from councils meeting the housing needs of ageing population
- Author:
- LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
- Publisher:
- Local Government Association
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 60
- Place of publication:
- London
The suitability of the housing stock is of critical importance to the health of individuals and also impacts on public spending, particularly social care and the NHS. This report sets out what is required to meet the housing needs and aspirations of an ageing population, outlines the current policy context and presents detailed case studies of good practice to show how councils are innovating to support older people to live in their homes for longer and promote positive ageing. They include examples of integrated approaches to health, housing and care to support older people at home; care and repair schemes to provide support for older people in mainstream housing, long term housing planning; and developing appropriate new housing for older people. The case studies are from Birmingham City Council, Central Bedfordshire Council, Essex County Council, Mansfield District Council, Newcastle City Council, North Somerset, Bristol, Bath and North-East Somerset Councils, and Worcestershire County Council. The report highlights key lessons from the case studies: having a clear vision, promoting awareness and changing attitudes; housing planning, which meets local need and involves older people; delivering and enabling new housing for older people across the public and private sector; developing integrated approaches to housing, health and care; and sustaining older people in mainstream housing. It also outlines recommendations for Government, policy makers, councils, and providers. (Edited publisher abstract)