Housing an ageing population Numbers and people ‘Building foundations for the future’ session CIPFA Annual Conference, London, 10 July 2013 Ilona Haslewood, Joseph Rowntree Foundation

JRF and JRHT Our aim: To identify the root causes of poverty and injustice PLACE AN AGEING SOCIETY Our aim: To support resilient communities where people thrive Our aim: To respond positively to the opportunities and challenges of an ageing society POVERTY

10.4m people (16% of UK population) aged m aged 85+ : fastest growing age group 40% of people 85+ have a severe disability Most older people live in general housing: -Fewer than 2.5% of housing stock specialist housing w support/care (0.6m units) -Over 0.4m older people live in care homes 75%+ older people own their own homes, most outright, but this will be changing Celebrate? Panic? Housing and demographic change © Jo Hanley 2011

Housing equity held by pensioner households

Mind the (Housing) Wealth Gap, University of St Andrews (Briefing No 3, June 2013)

Fits with preferred lifestyle Large enough, comfortable, accessible, light Storage space ~ for some: a spare room Easy to maintain, adaptable to changing needs Safe and secure Healthy, attractive environment Access to transport, local amenities, social networks What makes a good living environment for older people? © Chris Steele-Perkins 2011

No single approach works for everyone – ‘staying put’ and moving can both be right Specialist and general housing: all housing is potentially older people’s housing Knowing the options, getting the right advice The care gamble: planners v. crisis movers Implications, risks and expectations Should I stay or should I go? © Chris Steele-Perkins 2011

Integrated housing and care: benefits & challenges Independent livingPeace of mindSupporting partnersRelationships with carersHelp at handSocial life Not for everyoneAvailabilityAffordabilityComplexity Supportive communities Locality

‘That bit of help’: adaptations, technology, practical help Relationship-focused residential care Solutions based on mutuality and reciprocity: informal support, Homeshare, Shared Lives, Keyring, co- housing, co-operatives Connecting to the system: navigation and brokerage What else can help achieve a better life?

Weaving the ‘people element’ into policies A wider, more balanced discussion (not ‘them’ and ‘us’) A broader and bolder offer, including good quality ‘mainstream’ and ‘specialist’ housing Starting with what is most important to the individual Support founded in, and reflecting, meaningful relationships An asset-based approach, opportunities for mutuality and reciprocity Innovation and getting the basics right

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