Care Act 2014 briefing and consultation
The Care Act received Royal Assent on 14 May 2014 and its provisions come into effect in April 2015. Government says that it will “make a difference …
Erosh explores… Changes to TV licences
(Updated March 2020) Everybody, regardless of age, needs to be covered by a TV licence to (on any device and through any provider): ➢ Watch or record …
How to…. Engage Residents in Sheltered & Retirement Housing
There is a huge array of information and resources available in relation to resident engagement but it is not so easy to find information specifically about engagement …
Supporting a client after a fall – Sir Josiah Mason Trust
Mrs K, 95, was an active and independent sheltered housing resident who became increasingly frail and forgetful after a fall, and less able to manage. The …
Supporting Home Workers during the Coronavirus Outbreak
Measures adopted by our members to continue to provide a safe and effective service to older people and to protect staff include encouraging people to work …
Supporting Older People & Staff through Coronavirus (Covid-19)
It is an uncertain and worrying time for everyone including sheltered and retirement housing providers supporting older people and their own staff. The situation is continuously …
The impact of the 1% rent reduction
Clause 21 of the Welfare Reform and Work Bill stipulates that registered social housing providers must reduce rents by at least 1% a year over 4 …
What does the 2011 Census tell us about the ‘oldest old’ in England and Wales?
This briefing examines some of the key findings particularly relevant to those involved in the provision of housing and related support services for older people. On …