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 …
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
We have launched an exclusive erosh members’ forum on professional networking site LinkedIn. It’s an excellent resource to forge links between members who are geographically remote and to quickly and …
And finally…
Unfortunately we had to cancel the Midlands Network meeting on 18 June at Waterloo Housing Association,Solihull. We are rescheduling this event to the week beginning 30 September (to be confirmed). …
Welfare Reform update
In our briefing last December, we explained that ‘mixed aged’ couples would be affected by the spare room subsidy/size criteria from October 2013. However we are delighted to confirm that …
Getting to grips with Dilnot
A conference to discuss the impact of the Dilnot Report and reforming how adult social care and support is funded will take place in London on Wednesday 10 July. Organised …
Sitra’s supported housing research project
Sitra is conducting a study to identify how much supported housing is funded by Housing Benefit for people of working age in a small sample of English local authorities. The …
Care and Support Minister commits to greater coordination
It’s a principle our members fully support and now the Government has shared plans to do more to ensure joined-up care, especially for older people. Care and Support Minister Norman …
Two executive appointments for erosh
The national consortium of older people’s housing and support (erosh) has appointed two new leading housing professionals to head-up the organisation. Rebecca Mollart, a freelance consultant providing training and academic …