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Remodelling to extra care housing: some implications for policy and practice
- Authors:
- TINKER Anthea, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Quality in Ageing, 9(1), March 2008, pp.4-12.
- Publisher:
- Pier Professional
- Place of publication:
- Brighton
This research reports on recent attempts from 10 case-study areas in England to remodel sheltered housing and residential care homes to extra care housing. The results are mixed, with satisfaction reported by many new tenants, anger by some existing ones, and issues over the provision of assistive technology and care. Nearly all the schemes experienced unexpected problems during the course of construction. The research showed that remodelling is not a quick fix, but that it did have considerable advantages for many of the older people and support staff who were living and working the remodelled buildings. The research concluded that remodelling should only be undertaken when other options have been carefully examined. Drawing on the research findings, advice to policy-makers and practitioners who are considering this course of action is outlined in the discussion.