Housing Award finalists announced
Twenty six housing schemes and care homes for older people learnt today they have won a medal in national awards judged by residents and tenants. However they will have to …
Conference rebranded to reflect sector
CIH has rebranded its Older People’s Housing and Support conference to delivering housing with care and support for older people – making a difference. The new name reflects the changes …
New housing and health qualification
CIH has been part of a working group led by Asset Skills, to develop a qualification structure for housing, health and care at level 3. The qualification will have units …
Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland launches Corporate Plan
The Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland has launched its Corporate Plan for 2013-15. The Plan sets out the way that the Commissioner proposes to use legal powers and …
Loneliness in Wales
Dr Ed Bridges, Policy Advisor (wellbeing), Older People’s Commissioner for Wales, claims that “loneliness amongst older people is reaching epidemic proportions”. He has written an interesting blog on the challenges …
New good practice guide on partnership working between health and housing
Community Housing Cymru with Care & Repair Cymru and the Welsh NHS Confederation has produced a good practice guide, Healthy Homes, Healthy Lives – Good Practice Guide with examples of …
Future proofing sheltered housing
CEO of Trafford Housing Group, Matthew Gardiner, has written an insightful blog on how we can future-proof sheltered housing. Looking at the changing shape of older people’s housing and the …
Older people need attractive, affordable homes, too
The housing crisis affects not just young people – a specialist retirement home-building programme is urgently needed. This is the message in a Guardian column on the shortage of suitable …
Measuring National Well-being – Health, 2013
In June 2013, the Office for National Statistics (ONS), as part of its Measuring National Well-Being Programme released an article which analyses by age and other variables two of the …
New Commission launched on the future of health and social care
The King’s Fund has launched a new Commission to consider whether the post-war settlement, which established separate systems for health and social care, remains fit for purpose. Read more here: …
NHF report claims that GPs unsure how to commission support services
The National Housing Federation (NHF) claims that more than eight out of ten GPs are unsure how to commission essential support services that can keep older and vulnerable people out …
Research announcements
Since our last ezine, the findings of some interesting research projects have been published by the Office for National Statistics on measuring national wellbeing, statistics from JRF on age becoming …
Esther steps up to tackle older people’s housing and support issues
Esther Rantzen CBE is pledging her support to championing older people’s quality housing and support to meet the needs of an ageing population. TV presenter and campaigner Esther Rantzen CBE …
Briefing on Universal Credit
Briefing on Universal Credit A new erosh briefing explains the impact of Universal Credit on older people’s accommodation and support services. The briefing looks into the type of accommodation and support …
Spotlight on: North West Network Forum
Erosh’s Networks are an excellent opportunity for our members to meet, discuss topical issues and share learning and best practice. Established in 2012 the North West Network currently attracts members …
And in London…
The London Regional Network relaunched in May with a well attended meeting. Michelle Smith, London regional lead of the National Housing Federation, gave an update to members on various policy …
Access today’s best training
We know that our members are committed to being at the forefront of best practice. This requires an accompanying commitment to on-going training and staff development. We are delighted to …
Meeting fire safety challenges
Engaging with local fire services to ensure they understand sheltered accommodation and how it differs from residential care or nursing homes is a key member priority. Members have reported to …
Help set the agenda
Lobbying is a crucial strand of our activity and together we can ensure the issues which affect our organisations and our customers remain on the political agenda. We are currently …
Engage with us online
Engaging with local fire services to ensure they understand sheltered accommodation and how it differs from residential care or nursing homes is a key member priority. Members have reported to …