Housing options for Older People MSOPC 8 th September 2015 Emma Shuttleworth Housing Enabling Manager MSDC
What are the housing challenges faced by people as we all get older? To stay or to go? If I stay how can I manage? If I go where can I move to & can I afford it? Who can help? What if I don’t use a computer?
The choices vary according to the type of housing to be considered. Social Housing ? Owner Occupiers ? Private Rented? Or even Older Peoples Housing Cooperatives?
Choices by Tenure Private Housing Aids and adaptations to stay What can I afford? What specific older persons housing could I buy locally? Can I afford the Service Charges ? What if I need care as well? Where can I get help, advice and practical assistance? Social Housing Aids and adaptations to stay Am I eligible for social housing? How to I get on the Housing Register? How long must I wait? How does the system work? What about Extra Care?
Older People Housing Cooperatives Growing Older Together: The Development of Co-operative and Mutual Housing for Older People Instigated by Co-operatives UK, the Co-operative Development Society (CDS Co-operatives) and the UK Cohousing Network An option that has been developed in Scandinavia and Holland More info on the Housing LIN website This option relies on people getting together to make it happen!
Where to go for advice? Or call Emma Shuttleworth Or there are also two specific older peoples housing support services in Mid Sussex. ‘Here to Help’ Family Gateway Coordinator: Assist provided by Affinity Sutton Phone or Advice on a Disabled Facilities Grants Housing Standards Team on Advice on Adaptations Occupational Therapist ‘s assessment Adults Care Point West Sussex County Council
The Elderly Accommodation Councel A brilliant source of Information that I’d strongly recommend that you have a look at
There are no easy answers but some of the options are good! - Get information, advice and help - Make a choice based on what you would like to do for your future living. Act on your choice before you have to.