‘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 …
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 and older people in sheltered and retirement housing
There is a misconception that domestic abuse decreases with age. However, there is significant evidence to show that older people are as likely to experience 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 …
LGBT+ Older People and Sheltered & Retirement Housing
Winner of the 2021 Welsh Housing Award for Excellence in Championing Equality and Diversity. This award recognises organisations leading on promoting equality and diversity in their …
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 …
Partnership working to support people with sight loss – Trivallis
An effective partnership between RNIB Cymru and Trivallis has led to improvements to sheltered and retirement housing and services for residents experiencing sight loss; and has …
Safeguarding older people – WFHA
Safeguarding older people is an essential part of the role of sheltered and retirement housing staff as this case study example from WFHA nicely illustrates. A …
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 LGBTQ+ older residents – Anchor Hanover
Supporting LGBTQ+ residents involves recognising their fears and concerns. Anchor Hanover has an LGBTQ+ Advisory Group which tackles concerns that moving into sheltered housing or a …
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 …
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 …