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: …
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 …
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 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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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). …
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 …
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 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 …
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 …
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 …
Members in Wales are invited to attend the next Welsh regional meeting being hosted by United Welsh Housing Association in Caerphilly. The event on Tuesday, July 16 runs from 12.30pm …