1. The Byrons Housing LIN Meeting Carlie Ford/ Kelly-marie Jackson Operations Manager/Scheme Manager Great Places Housing Group

2. Background Site – former care home ‘Fairholme’ High population of older people £2.9m investment from HCA £1.1m internal subsidy/borrowing Total build cost £4m Lord Byron

3. Design Architect – Pozzoni Interior Design – Open Art. Features; Energising colours for communal areas Calming shades for apartments Bespoke art for walls Sculptures for garden.

4. Age-friendly design Fully DDA compliant Kitchen windows – street feel Different coloured floors Sitting areas Fob-activated doors Wet rooms Assisted bathroom

5. On site Facilities 40 x 2 bedroom apartments (rent) Communal lounge Wii-Fit. Hairdressing salon Multi-purpose room. Assisted bathroom Touch screen computers Large screen for notices

6. What would we do differently? Meeting room Digital thermostats in apartments Sofas Communal carpet colour Staffroom

7. Efficiency Achieved Level 3 sustainable homes Timber frame Rainwater harvesting Solar panels Air source heat pump – warm air distribution Under floor heating.

8. Eligibility criteria Over 55. 55-65 = 14, 65-75=10, 75-85 = 8 over 85= 6 Mixture of care needs - none (30%) low (35%) medium (20%) and High (15%) Prioritise local connection to North Manchester. Allow pets Allocations panel

9. Charges Rent £108.63 Eligible Service Charge£38.06 Supporting People£16.18 Ineligible Service Charge£5.00 Most tenants are entitled to full HB.

10. Support Scheme manager Caretaker Person centred approach Support plans

11. Care Direct Health Share office with Great Places Provide planned and emergency care and support Activities

12. Multi-agency work Multi-agency network and approach. Allocation process Social work placement Research studies

13. Tenant Involvement Social committee Resident meetings Gardening project

14. Plans for the future VOP network Social enterprises Intergenerational work

15. Any questions?

16. Contact Details carlie.ford@greatplaces.org.uk 07917 527 346 Kelly-marie.jackson@greatplaces.org.uk 0161 795 9168