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 …
Do we need licences for film clubs?
Your organisation may have been approached recently by a body called the Motion Picture Licensing Company (MPLC). They represent part of the motion picture industry and …
Fire Safety in Sheltered & Retirement Housing
One of the most common issues raised by erosh members is fire safety. Members have experienced quite different approaches in relation to responding to alarms and …
Hoarding
Hoarding has become an increasing issue for housing providers over recent years including providers of sheltered and retirement housing. Hoarding is often associated with a reduction …
Intergenerational projects
Occasionally communities experience tensions between different groups which often arise from a lack of understanding of each other and a failure to appreciate each other’s perspectives. …
LGBT+ Older People and Sheltered & Retirement Housing
Why do we need this guide? “Many gay and lesbian people have faced years of discrimination. They have a right to appropriate housing and support as they …
Mobility vehicles
Mobility vehicles (MVs) have been revolutionary for older people with limited mobility, providing independence, social inclusion and reducing dependency on others for basic tasks such as …
Professional boundaries
Professional boundaries form the framework within which the support worker and customer relationship occurs and set the parameters within which support for independent living services are …
Safeguarding older adults
Safeguarding is EVERYBODY’S responsibility, from front-line staff in regular contact with tenants, residents and service users; to staff who periodically visit homes or communal areas e.g. …
Sensitive Contractors
This guide, developed with the kind support of Ian Williams Ltd, prepares contractors for working sensitively in older people’s homes in any setting. In addition to …
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 …