Housing for Varying Needs Review - Aberdeen City Council
Housing for Varying Needs Review - Aberdeen City Council
Housing for Varying Needs Review - Aberdeen City Council
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<strong>Housing</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Varying</strong> <strong>Needs</strong> <strong>Review</strong>APPENDIX 2 (a)Sheltered <strong>Housing</strong> <strong>Review</strong> Group: terms of reference1. Background and ContextThe current projections relating to the ageing populations and the <strong>for</strong>ecastreduction in working age population present us with multiple challenges. Inresponse to these issues, three main themes are emerging from the nationaland local policy context:• Shifting the balance of care agenda, moving further towardsindependent living <strong>for</strong> older people, focusing on low-level preventativeservices, such as the introduction of telecare and occupational therapyservices;• Creating more flexible housing and support options that give olderpeople a greater choice;• Developing integrated care at home service, which are responsive tomeet the needs of older people.Good quality housing, in particular sheltered and very sheltered housing playsan important role in supporting people to live independently. It is vital that weensure that our housing is fit <strong>for</strong> purpose.2. PurposeThe purpose of this review is to undertake a series of work-streams related tothe <strong>Council</strong>’s existing portfolio of sheltered and very sheltered housing toascertain its fit <strong>for</strong> purpose and provides suitable housing, which meets theneeds and aspirations <strong>for</strong> both existing and new tenants.The final report shall consider the role of other landlords and privateownership models play in meeting the overall needs.3. ObjectivesThe review will also be taken <strong>for</strong>ward in the context of the followingobjectives:• To review the adequacy and standards of existing accommodation <strong>for</strong>older people.• To evaluate and consider future demands <strong>for</strong> sheltered and verysheltered housing.• To review the support services provided by the council in sheltered andvery sheltered housing services.• To review the future use of hard to let sheltered housing.• To review the allocations and charging policy <strong>for</strong> sheltered and veryhousing.• To analyse the impact of changes to the scheme of allocations.• To take account of the views of tenants.4. ScopeThe review will:32
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