Addressing loneliness and social isolation through safeguarding – Optivo
Safeguarding and loneliness can be closely linked. This example shows how an intervention to respond a safeguarding issue can help address loneliness and social isolation. “Bob …
Digital engagement of older people – Monmouthshire Housing Association
Digital engagement of older people has been given higher profile during the Covid-19 pandemic with many staff working wholly or partly from home. Emphasis early on …
Domestic abuse amongst older people – anonymous
In recognising signs of and addressing domestic abuse amongst sheltered and retirement housing residents, providers play a key role. In this example of domestic abuse amongst …
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 …
Equality, diversity and inclusion – Trivallis
To create a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion, it essential that a holistic approach is taken from board level to frontline staff. For example Trivallis …
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. …
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 …
Mental Health Support – Monmouthshire Housing Association
The need to support the mental health and well-being of older people has been highlighted by the Covid-19 pandemic. Monmouthshire Housing Association’s (MHA) Mental Health project …
Overcoming cultural differences, loneliness, and isolation – Catalyst Housing Group
This multi-cultural project promotes understanding and addresses loneliness and isolation, O’Grady Courtis a 62 unit sheltered housing scheme in West Ealing. Since it was built 30 …
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 …
Supporting older people through a life changing event – Cartrefi Conwy
‘Passion for Life’ provides a framework for older people to make incremental changes in their lives to improve their health and well-being, particularly after a life-changing …
Time banking project – Cartrefi Conwy
Time banking project ‘Give Where You Live’ (GWYL) maximises the skills and experience of older people while supporting each other to live independently. It runs from a …