New initiatives in housing for older people

2. New initiatives in housing for older people Adele Fraser, Chief Executive Linstone Housing

3. Belmar Court, Linwood • Built 1973 - 87 flats • No common space for residents • Minimal services • Surrounding environment • Location

4. 2012 Tenants’ Survey • Change Fund – small grant to fund feasibility study • Shortfall of housing for older people in Linwood • Policy context – Reshaping Care for Older People • Consultative report on business case

5. Need for change? • Increasing older population in Renfrewshire • Significant demand for suitable housing • No existing provision of housing with lower levels of support - preventative focus - in Linwood • Tenants’ views – let to over 60’s, provide handyman service, increased safety, security and concierge • Lack of social space for residents

7. Our Vision - Retirement Housing at Belmar Court • Refurbishment to provide high quality, secure, flexible housing services and amenities – ideal location • Upgraded amenity standard housing with a 30 year life • Communal facilities • Technology - Telehealth and Telecare – digital inclusion • Two main door flats suitable for people who use wheelchairs • Increased security • Flexible mix of low-level preventative services with enhanced housing management and community outreach activity – Hub and Cluster model

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10. What next? • Production of report • Consultation process with stakeholders • Financial feasibility • Preparing for change – ECO project, service review • Produce final strategy

11. Further information afraser@linstone.co.uk www.linstone.co.uk