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Citizenship and services in older age
— the strategic role of very sheltered housing | | Author(s) | Peter Fletcher, Moyra Riseborough, Joanna Humphries |
| Corporate Author | Peter Fletcher Associates; Housing 21 |
| Publisher | Housing 21, Beaconsfield, 1999 |
| Pages | 113 pp |
| Source | Housing 21 Head Office, The Triangle, Baring Road, Beaconsfield, Bucks HP9 2NA. |
| Keywords | Very sheltered housing ; Services ; Housing Associations ; Housing Departments ; Liaison ; Social surveys. |
| Annotation | The report presents findings from a primary research study on very sheltered housing within a broader framework of rethinking the pattern of services for older people. 23 English local authorities, and some registered social landlords (RSLs) participated. Current definitions for sheltered and very sheltered provision are inadequate, with wide variations. Changes in government policy and the way in which older people are regarded as citizens, not just service users, are leading to new thinking on the balance of housing, health and care services. Evidence from other studies on older people's views is presented; and the main features of new style strategy and partnership arrangements are described. Emerging models of very sheltered housing are analysed; and it is stressed that one type is not better than another. The fundamental question is asked, is it an enabling environment that is citizen based around choice, rights, control and chosen level of independence? The way forward in developing very sheltered housing considers strategy and planning, practices and principles, and commissioning and funding. The concluding chapter identifies some central issues to be considered by planners, purchasers and providers of services. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-991201002 B |
| Classmark | KLA:58D: I: KKH: PG: QAK: 3F |
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