‘Re-opening’ sheltered & retirement housing schemes as the pandemic eases
Sheltered and retirement housing staff are now starting to return to schemes as the pandemic eases, often on a phased or part-time basis, and communal lounges …
Domestic abuse and older people in sheltered and retirement housing
In England and Wales, 2.3 million adults aged 16-74 experienced domestic abuse in the year ending March 2020 and women are disproportionately victimised, with domestic abuse …
How to… Deal with Anti-Social Behaviour in Sheltered & Retirement Housing
Anti-social behaviour (ASB) can have a significant impact on both individuals and communities, as well as on housing providers for whom the costs can be considerable. …
Legal & Policy Update for Members: August 2021
Welcome to our new member benefit. In this regular feature we will keep you up to date with some of the key legal or policy developments …
Legal & Policy Update for Members: November 2021
In this regular feature we will keep you up to date with some of the key legal or policy developments or changes which impact on the …
Lessons learned from the Covid-19 pandemic
Although the always resourceful and resilient sheltered and retirement housing providers already had in place measures enabling them to respond quickly, ensuring the safety of residents …
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 …