1. A Better Life: Valuing our later years
Housing LIN
Extra Care Housing Annual Conference
Imogen Blood
18th February, 2014
London
ImogenBlood
& Associates

2. A Better Life programme
Older people with high support needs
Quality of life
Voices of older people

3. 1. A wider conversation about ageing
How and where do we all want to live in our later years?
Balanced images of ageing
Old age is not about ‘them’; it is about all of us

4. 2. ‘See who I am!’ Looking behind the label/ diagnosis
Organisations which respond positively to diverse older people
Supporting individuals: the little things often matter most

5. 3.Relationships are vital
Recognising the importance of existing relationships
Support which is based on meaningful relationships
Promoting networks; facilitating friendship

6. 4. Making a contribution What can you offer?
What support do you need to support each other?

7. 5.Equal citizens Housing rights Human rights Equality Act 2010
Welfare and pensions reform: a clear social contract?
Are lower income self-funders on our radar?

8. 6. ‘Hear our voices!’ What does ‘a good life’ mean to me?
How can I change things?
Who can support me through the ‘maze’ of services and systems?
Coming together to share experiences and make a difference

9. 7. Radical but also simple changes
Open to new approaches
The importance of the ordinary
Extra care housing: promoting access, awareness and affordability

10. For more information…
To watch a short film by Tony Robinson, download the book and access links to the rest of the Better Life outputs For more about Imogen Blood & Associates

11. Group discussion
Handouts with 7 challenges as a prompt for discussion:
What are the practical steps which your organisation can take to respond to these challenges?
What are you (or others) already doing well?
Are there personal, as well as professional, actions for you too?
Please nominate a spokesperson and feed back the three key points from your discussion