Making the case for specialist homes for older people - The Older Person’s Housing Group

Making the case for specialist homes for older people The Older Person’s Housing Group The case for older person’s specialist housing In this resource, we explore the current context in which housing associations looking to increase homes for older people are operating. [...] The team knew the handover needed to be delivered sensitively for both the local authority and the needs of the local community. [...] They employed a manager a year prior to the handover to forge links with the local community, to discuss how the community could be a part of the development. [...] Due to the size of the build, the project manager, Clerk of Works, and the supported housing team, made weekly visits to the site, which meant decisions could be made quickly and minimised any delays to site progress. [...] The aim is for the partnership to develop and give customers a platform to inform and shape the services.