‘Give where you live’ time banking project – Cartrefi Conwy
‘Give Where You Live’ (GWYL) is a time banking project, run from a sheltered scheme, which involves people depositing and withdrawing hours of support e.g. shopping, …
‘Join Us’ social network – Amicus Horizon (with Lewes DC & East Sussex CC)
Join Us is a social network of older East Sussex residents in and beyond sheltered housing covering over 1,000 residents and more than 30 sheltered schemes. …
30 years and still counting – Catalyst Housing Group
O’Grady Court is a 62 unit sheltered housing scheme in West Ealing. Since it was built 30 years ago it has reflected the demographic changes in …
Addressing Loneliness and Social Isolation in Older People
There is a growing body of evidence about the role older people’s housing plays in tackling loneliness and social isolation but, to date, there has been …
AmicusHorizon – Join Us
Join Us, a social network of older East Sussex residents in and beyond sheltered housing covering over 1,000 residents and more than 30 sheltered schemes, aims …
Health Hub for Older People – Westminster City Council
This project, started in 2009/10, involves a variety of activities aimed at improving the health of 50 “isolated and vulnerable people (IVPs)”: Twice monthly health social …
Regaining independence after bereavement – Amicus Horizon
Mr D is an independent 79-year-old widower who found it difficult to manage in his home. He has number of health problems and, after losing his …
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 …