WIRRAL PLAN 2020 Wirral Council - Working Together With Partners to Deliver Extra Care Housing Adrian Quinn Keith Sailes Sue Hooper Ian Abbinnett / Vivien O’Leary Sarah Hebron-Doran - HCA

WIRRAL PLAN 2020 Extra Care - Overview Why? Care Act 2015 Duty to promote wellbeing and make reference to suitable accommodation Housing should include housing related support or services Housing must be considered as part of an assessment process that may prevent, reduce or delay an adult social care need Care and support should be delivered in an integrated way with cooperation with partner bodies, including housing

WIRRAL PLAN 2020 Extra Care - Overview Why? Wirral Plan 2020 Older People Living Well People with Disabilities Living Independently Increase Inward Investment Good quality housing that meets the needs of residents

WIRRAL PLAN 2020 Extra Care - Overview Why? Better outcomes / quality of life / independence Approx £1.4m per annum additional cost if people currently supported in Extra Care in Wirral were to use other support solutions

WIRRAL PLAN 2020 Extra Care - Overview Supply 5 extra care schemes in Wirral (201 units) SchemeAreaHousing ProviderDetailsTenureBuild Cherry Tree House MoretonLHT 10 x1 bed apartments for people with dementia Rent2007 Granville Court WallaseyHousing&Care x 1 and 2 bed apartments Rent2001 Harvest Court MoretonHousing&Care x 1 and 2 bed apartments Rent2005 Mendell Court BromboroughHousing&Care x 1 and 2 bed apartments Rent & New Build HomeBuy 2011 WillowbankWallaseyHousing&Care 2119 x 2 bed bungalows, 51 x 1 and 2 bed apartments Rent & New Build HomeBuy 2010

WIRRAL PLAN 2020 Extra Care - Overview Demand – Older People Over-reliance on residential & nursing Waiting list for Extra Care generally 50 – 70 (currently 57) sometimes as high as 200; but it’s not promoted due to the limited supply Current / projected demand (being met via other methods of support due to limited supply)

WIRRAL PLAN 2020 Extra Care - Overview Demand – Learning Disability Approximately 600 people in Supported Living – Individual accommodation – Group homes Currently there are no extra care style alternatives (there is one 19 unit scheme in development) however the demand for this cohort is high

WIRRAL PLAN 2020 Extra Care - Overview Physical Aspects New Build or remodel of existing (e.g. sheltered) Predominantly 1 bed Communal facilities (including food preparation) Outside space 12 – 60 units per scheme (based on client group) Car parking Close to local amenities / transport (further detail in Wirral Model For Extra Care)

WIRRAL PLAN 2020 Extra Care - Overview Care Provision Chargeable service, provided on banded payment scheme (5 levels) Single provider supporting all current schemes, with option to take on new schemes Provision of housing + support not ruled out (support must be delivered at current contracted rate)

WIRRAL PLAN 2020 Accreditation Via the Chest. Initially for 30 days. Then every 6 months. Qualifying questions Lot Indication

Partnerships Council Capital Programme - £5 million available to support schemes for older people and clients with learning disabilities. Potential Council assets to support programme Former site of Earl and Marquis House, New Ferry Site of former Rock Ferry High School, Rock Ferry Bebington Town Hall and Annexe, Bebington Moreton Centre, Moreton Site of former Lyndale School, Eastham Site of former Foxfield School, Moreton Site of former Pensby Park Primary, Pensby Seacombe Community Centre, Seacombe Approximate total Ha of above sites: 11.07Ha Partnerships Registered Providers Consortiums Private Investors Allocating units in future schemes 100% nominations Nominations via existing Extra Care Housing Panel

WIRRAL PLAN 2020 Opportunities OPTIONS – New build – Use of existing buildings (refurbishment) – Remodelling of existing sheltered housing schemes SUCCESSFUL PARTNER REQUIREMENTS – Agree scheme specifications / secure appropriate planning approval (if required) – Agree rent levels – Financial information in order to assess state aid / Cost Consultant Report – Clear project plan / timescales for development of scheme – Funding agreements – Allocation of properties – nomination agreements

WIRRAL PLAN 2020 Rents STARTING POINT – Local Housing Allowance rate – Actual costs – Comparables and Suitable Alternative Accommodation EVIDENCE OF ACTUAL COSTS – For each separate item as well as the overall cost COMPARABLES – Review after 1 year when actual cost evidence available SUPPORT EVIDENCE – Assessments – Care Plan – Proof of funding – Supported Accommodation Questionnaire – Provision of Support

Local Housing Allowance Rates £60.99 Shared Room Rate – Under 35 and no Disabilities Living Allowance care medium/high rate £ room rate £ room rate including extra room for carer £ room rate in event of 2:1 support

The Future April 2018 Proposed restriction to Local Housing Allowance Rate Extra local funding Department for Work and Pensions Supported Accommodation Report October 2016 New Prime Minister or Government - delay or change to proposed plans

WIRRAL PLAN 2020 Other / Complementary Funding Opportunities Shared Ownership and Affordable Housing Programme 2016 – 2021 ( affordable-homes-programme-2016-to-2021-guidance) affordable-homes-programme-2016-to-2021-guidance Deadline for submissions – noon 2 nd September ,000 nationally rented homes for supported and older peoples accommodation HCA will look for Housing Providers who have worked with local commissioning bodies to meet locally identified need HCA will look for consideration to HOAPPI principles and HCA non mainstream housing guidance HCA will look at revenue funding sources and exit strategies/alternative uses for any future changing commissioning priorities

WIRRAL PLAN 2020 Homes and Communities Agency Contact details Jacqui Walshoffice mobile Sarah Hebron-Doran office mobile

WIRRAL PLAN 2020 Group discussion questions What are your initial thoughts on our approach? Do you think there are any barriers to this approach? Is there anything we haven’t considered?