In March last year, when we thought we were facing a short-term crisis, we wrote about the impact of reduced social contact on the loneliness and isolation of older people. Sheltered and retirement housing providers and scheme staff really stepped up and the extent to which support to residents was maintained was incredible. But as the situation continues […]
Erosh is a national member network for professionals in the sheltered and retirement housing sector. We provide practical advice and guidance, news and commentary to support front line staff and service managers to them respond to contemproary challenges and opportunities. Through our national and local networks, we provide opportunities for members to come together to […]
The erosh Code of Practice enables sheltered and supported housing providers to demonstrate the quality of their accommodation and services against nationally recognised standards and to measure the positive outcomes for customers. It also provides a cost effective framework for regularly reviewing and updating policies, procedures and processes; ensuring staff are knowledgeable trained, and supported; […]
Anti-social behaviour (ASB) impacts negatively on health, safety, well-being and quality of life regardless of age but can cause older and/or vulnerable people particular anxiety or distress. Erosh members had already reported an increase in ASB related incidents, and over the last year there have been more cases relating to Covid related restrictions. At […]
Feedback from erosh members has suggested that instances of domestic abuse in a sheltered and retirement housing setting (from partners, family members and befrienders and in relation to different types of abuse) have been increasing or at least more are now coming to the attention of scheme staff resulting in a need for more guidance […]
Feedback from erosh members has suggested that instances of domestic abuse in a sheltered and retirement housing setting (from partners, family members and befrienders and in …
