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Future Care Provision in Hawick: a report of an engagement exercise in Hawick
- Author:
- NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT TEAM FOR INCLUSION
- Publisher:
- National Development Team for Inclusion
- Publication year:
- 2022
- Pagination:
- 21
- Place of publication:
- Bath
The National Development Team for Inclusion (NDTi) was commissioned by Scottish Borders Council and the Scottish Borders Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) to undertake some early engagement work with the Hawick community and key stakeholders regarding views about the development of a care village in the area and options for health and social care provision in the future. This report details the results of that engagement which will be used to inform the future plans for the area and the development of a more detailed business case. Scottish Borders recognise that this engagement is not a one off process and ongoing conversations will be take place using the principles of co-production to build on this work and inform future plans. We heard that people valued existing health and care services in Hawick including from the community hospital, Deanfield care home, supported housing and community groups. They missed some of the services that had closed, and a core message was not to close any further facilities until new services were opened. A number of gaps in services were highlighted, which reflected the demographics and focus of those engaging. Three of the main ones were a lack of support for independent living (through care at home and/or linked to sheltered housing), care and support for people with dementia, and carer support and respite. Other gaps included palliative care /end of life care at home, 24-hour care for younger people and having information about support when it is needed. There were concerns about a funding gap between the cost of the services needed and resources available, and a view that that services should be more joined up. Overall, it was clear that people want flexible care options to meet their needs in a way that preserves their dignity and independence at home and in residential settings through: better integration between housing, care and health services; a person-centred approach where staff understands what matters to an individual; future proofing when repurposing /designing care provision; training and development for all care staff. (Edited publisher abstract)
Building safe choices 2020: our voices: LGBT+ later life housing demand in London
- Authors:
- TONIC, STONEWALL HOUSING, OPENING DOORS LONDON
- Publisher:
- Tonic Housing Association
- Publication year:
- 2020
- Pagination:
- 36
- Place of publication:
- London
This action research oriented project aimed to capture ‘the voice of demand’ of older LGBT+ people and gather more information about what older LGBT+ people might choose and how their financial and other circumstances affect these choices. We received 624 responses to our survey between February and April 2020, making this the largest study of LGBT+ people, over the age of 50, in London. The survey reveals that with reference to retirement communities, 56% of respondents preferred LGBT+ specific provision and 23% LGBT+ accredited provision; 75% wanted to stay in London; 25% had a disability or health issues which require specific housing; LGBT+ specific providers were the preferred choice of 64% of respondents and LGBT+ accredited providers of 25% respondents. The report uses three key themes to draw the findings together. These are: Needs and Resources – this thematic section illustrates that the needs and resources of older LGBT+ people are wide ranging, and that housing and care providers need to recognise and respond to this diversity of need; Housing Options – this section shows that many older LGBT+ people have housing needs that differ from heterosexual people and they are clear about what housing options they want, where they want them and what they do not want both now and in the future; Provision, Advice and Support – this thematic section looks at what services respondents said they would like to see provided, what advice about housing and support they would like, and how and where it should be provided. Older LGBT+ people want access to good quality, appropriate provision, and advice and support about their housing and care choices. (Edited publisher abstract)
Retirement housing: marketing retirement housing as aspirational and not a sign of crisis
- Author:
- SHAKESPEARE MARTINEAU
- Publisher:
- Shakespeare Martineau
- Publication year:
- 2021
- Pagination:
- 20
- Place of publication:
- Birmingham
In this report we will explore the disparity between the public and housing provider perceptions of the retirement housing sector; and in particular, the way the sector is described, awareness of the benefits and services on offer, the perception of what ‘type’ of person would benefit from retirement housing and public understanding of retirement property tenures. We consult experts from across the industry – including representatives from Housing 21, Lifestory Group, Housing LIN (Learning and Improvement Network), Orbit Group, Elderly Accommodation Counsel, the Local Government Association, the Chartered Institute of Housing and Shakespeare Martineau – and outline the need for clarity in messaging and a benefits – not age-focused – approach to marketing and targeting. We outline how the sector can make retirement housing aspirational and not a sign of crisis or defeat through marketing and education, and identify the demographics that need the greatest education around the benefits and how best to market to them – based on our research. As well as potentially missed opportunities of where to build and when to include higher end facilities and services. (Edited publisher abstract)
What we want: future-proofing retirement housing in England
- Author:
- BEACH Brian
- Publisher:
- International Longevity Centre UK
- Publication year:
- 2021
- Pagination:
- 54
- Place of publication:
- London
Retirement communities – housing designed specifically with emerging care needs in mind – are one solution for addressing important issues around housing and care in later life. Yet only 0.7% of people aged 65+ in the UK live in specific housing-with-care models. This partly relates to challenges restricting the supply of such housing, but it also links to inconsistent terminology for the sector and varied perceptions of what these communities offer, which stifles demand. This report highlights a number of key insights to help the sector stimulate the demand side of the equation. These include: demographic trends are clear – the retirement community sector will need substantial growth over the next 20 years just to keep up with age-related growth; finances appear strong for the moment – a key target group for retirement communities – homeowners aged 68-77 today – are best positioned in terms of housing value, while younger age groups may require adjustment to costing models in the medium and longer term; what people want matters – decisions around housing moves are complex, and future efforts to connect people to retirement communities will require personalisation rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. As the future demand for retirement communities will follow one of three trajectories – increasing, decreasing, or staying at the same level – health, social, and economic trends will all exert their influence as we adjust to the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. Stakeholders in the sector will need to remain responsive to the realities on the ground and adapt their strategies to strengthen the sector’s ability to deliver a critical part of the infrastructure for our ageing society. This requires: monitoring development; responding through innovation; communicating in engaging way. The report includes further detail around key findings from an exploration of the influence of demographics, finances, and preferences on potential demand for retirement communities. (Edited publisher abstract)
A spatio-legal approach to the intermediate housing-with-care solutions for older people: exploring the adoption of a retirement village concept in Finland
- Author:
- LUNDMAN Riina
- Journal article citation:
- Ageing and Society, 40(9), 2020, pp.1956-1977.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Retirement villages are an increasingly popular senior housing option that aims to comprehensively integrate accommodation, care services, social activities and interaction opportunities for ageing people. The research literature about retirement villages and communities is extensive, but less studied are the contextually varying spatial, legal and political processes of how such villages and other intermediate housing-with-care solutions for older people are initially constituted, especially in novel national and local contexts. In this paper, a spatio-legal approach is employed to study the many legal possibilities and barriers that have arisen while developing retirement villages in Finland. As a specific case, I examine the new Finnish Virkkulankylä retirement village concept and its implementation process. As the key result of my study, I identify three major spatio-legal barriers to developing retirement villages and other intermediate senior housing solutions, which are (a) the polarised division between the fields of elderly care and housing in both law and practice, (b) the prevalence of ‘local law’ in spatial planning and service provision for elderly people, and (c) the inflexible funding system regarding alternative housing-with-care solutions for seniors. I argue that although the ‘in-betweenness’ of retirement villages may facilitate a more comprehensive understanding about the housing and care of older adults, in practice their intermediary position translates into many ambiguities and challenges. (Publisher abstract)
Retirement housing 2016
- Authors:
- GILMORE Grainne, et al
- Publisher:
- Knight Frank
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 6
- Place of publication:
- London
Examines the demand and supply for purpose-built housing for older people across the UK. It includes an analysis of the equity release potential of downsizing, as well as highlighting the planning landscape for the retirement housing sector. It is estimated that by 2039, one in 12 people will be aged 80 or over. The report reveals that just 3 per cent of new-build units in the pipeline or currently under construction are designated ‘elderly’ or ‘sheltered’ housing. It argues that supply of retirement housing needs to increase five-fold while downsizing to a home with one less bedroom will release around £52,000 in equity on average across England and Wales, with large regional variations. The report outlines the current demographic trends and the impact of an ageing population, the role of housing and the supply side of the housing market, and how the policy framework should address the lack of housing for older people. (Edited publisher abstract)
Perceived challenges to the sustainability of community-based aging initiatives: findings from a National study of villages
- Authors:
- LEHNING Amanda, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 58(7-8), 2015, pp.684-702.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Concerns have been raised regarding the sustainability of villages, an expanding set of organizations that typically use a participant-directed approach to improve older adults’ quality of life and ability to age in place. Using online survey and telephone-interview data from a 2013 follow-up study of villages across the United States, this study examined organisational leaders' perceptions of the major challenges to sustainability. Major challenges identified included: (a) funding, (b) membership recruitment, (c) leadership development, (d) meeting members’ service needs, and (e) limitations of the village model itself. Findings point to a number of important considerations for the development, implementation, and sustainability of the village model, including the role of social workers in addressing these challenges. (Edited publisher abstract)
Exploring the age-friendliness of purpose-built retirement communities: evidence from England
- Authors:
- LIDDLE Jennifer, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Ageing and Society, 34(9), 2014, pp.1601-1629.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
This article providing empirical evidence concerning the relative age-friendliness of purpose-built retirement communities. Adopting a new definition – ‘underpinned by a commitment to respect and social inclusion, an age-friendly community is engaged in a strategic and ongoing process to facilitate active ageing by optimising the community's physical and social environments and its supporting infrastructure’ – the article analyses the age-friendliness of one retirement community in England. The Longitudinal Study of Ageing in a Retirement Community (LARC) encompassed two waves of a survey with residents, interviews and focus groups with stakeholders involved in staffing, managing and designing the community, and other qualitative data collected from residents. Reviewing the different data sources, the article argues that purpose-built retirement communities have the potential to be age-friendly settings but might better involve residents in a regular cycle of planning, implementation, evaluation and continual improvement if they are to facilitate active ageing. In addition, more clarity is needed on how such developments can better fit with the age-friendly agenda, particularly in terms of their capacity to support ageing in place, the accessibility of the wider neighbourhood, opportunities for intergenerational interactions, and the training of staff to work with older people. (Edited publisher abstract)
Acceptance in the domestic environment: the experience of senior housing for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender seniors
- Author:
- SULLIVAN Kathleen M.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 57(2-4), 2014, pp.235-250.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
The social environment impacts the ability of older adults to interact successfully with their community and age-in-place. This study asked, for the first time, residents of existing Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) senior living communities to explain why they chose to live in those communities and what, if any, benefit the community afforded them. Focus groups were conducted at 3 retirement communities. Analysis found common categories across focus groups that explain the phenomenon of LGBT senior housing. Acceptance is paramount for LGBT seniors and social networks expanded, contrary to socioemotional selectivity theory. Providers are encouraged to develop safe spaces for LGBT seniors. (Publisher abstract)
Then and now: evolving community in the context of a retirement village
- Authors:
- BERNARD Miriam, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Ageing and Society, 32(1), January 2012, pp.103-129.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Whilst there has been considerable research into retirement villages in the United States and Australia, there is little data in the United Kingdom about what it is like to live in retirement communities, how they evolve over time and whether they enhance people's lifestyle aspirations and quality of life. This paper examines these issues through the lens of ‘community’ and in the context of Denham Garden Village: a purpose-built retirement village in Buckinghamshire. Interviews were held with 52 residents and 16 individuals associated with a variety of organisations involved in the (re)development of the retirement village. The paper focuses on how community was conceptualised, experienced and understood both in the early days of the village, and now subsequent to its redevelopment. In conclusion, the authors suggest that the findings question the extent to which community evolves over time and raise important questions about how socially cohesive such retirement villages are.