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Enhancing Elderly Housing at Belmar Court: An Innovative Approach

Explore the new initiatives in housing for older individuals at Belmar Court led by Adele Fraser, focusing on refurbishment, improved services, and community engagement. Addressing the housing shortfall for older residents in Linwood through a consultative approach.

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Enhancing Elderly Housing at Belmar Court: An Innovative Approach

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

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

  3. 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

  4. 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

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

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

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