1. The Future of Sheltered Housing 13 th April 2011 Andy Crawford, Commissioning Manager

2. What is Sheltered Housing? > Accommodation with housing related support > Universal service – tenancy/age vs.needs based > 56 schemes, 19 providers > Support – self or supporting people funded.

3. Supporting People Funding > Funding for support into one pot > Housing related support moved from housing benefit to supporting people pot. > Provider assessment of SP eligible costs Funded by SPNot funded by SP To enable service users to manage their tenancy successfully Would be unable to move to more independent housing or at risk of losing their home if support is not available Any activities: × Relating to housing management × that constitute health care, personal care or general social care.

4. Reasons for Review > Universal provision, not needs based > Snapshot surveys: ­ 47% low/no support needs ­ 60% lettings to under 65 year old ­ 53% low housing need bands > Variations in quality & cost > Potential negative aspects – promotion of dependency. > Local Authority efficiencies to be achieved

5. Actions taken > Cease funding for contracts in sheltered schemes > Future options reviewed with each provider > Consultation with tenants by providers > Needs assessments > Floating support commissioned where required

6. What has happened > Providers notified December 2010 > Provider meetings & provider analysis of future options – Jan/Feb 2011 > Provider consultation with tenants & staff – Jan – March > Tenants’ needs assessments – Feb/May > 31 st March 2011 –contracts ceased & transition arrangements in place.

7. Options/Considerations > Analysis of funding: self fund, housing benefit, care > What is legitimately housing management > Innovative technology > Community Support > Alternative accommodation, eg: Extra Care > Fit for purpose –potential change > Support directed at those who would otherwise fall into critical or substantial eligibility criteria for services.

8. Any Questions?