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Beyond bricks and mortar: dignity and security in the home
— submission by Age Concern to the Royal Commission on long term care for the elderly |
| Corporate Author | Age Concern England - ACE |
| Publisher | Age Concern England, London, 1998 |
| Pages | 19 pp (Briefings, ref: 1398) |
| Source | Age Concern England, Astral House, 1268 London Road, London SW16 4ER. |
| Keywords | Housing [elderly] ; Living in the community ; Domiciliary services ; Sheltered housing ; Warden serviced dwellings ; Very sheltered housing ; Home equity release schemes ; Long term ; Comments or Evidence submitted. |
| Annotation | In this submission to the Royal Commission on Long Term Care for the Elderly, Age Concern England (ACE) indicates the need to rethink ideas about housing and care provision for older people. ACE argues that care options for older people should not be linked to communal living; rather quality of life and access to suitable housing are essential to their continued independent living. ACE examines pros and cons of various housing options: support services in the home; sheltered housing and warden services; very sheltered housing; and equity release schemes. It recommends: new housing options to break down tenure barriers; provision of support services in the home; information, advice and advocacy services; `support agencies' which could offer `help in the home'; more integration of funding systems and long term planning of services; floating or community wardens; and some proof that very sheltered housing is a desirable and cost effective option - not simply another form of institutional care. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-980714002 P |
| Classmark | KE: K4: N: KLA: KLM: KLA:58D: WQB: 4Q: 6PM |
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