LINks - this week's Housing LIN bulletin (16 July 2015)
Welcome to LINks, the weekly e-bulletin from the Housing LIN (Learning and Improvement Network) where we put a selection of latest information, resources and events under the spotlight. In this week's issue, we would like to draw your attention to the following:
Housing LIN case study - The LiveWell Journey: Transforming South Yorkshire Housing Association's Care and Support Business
This case study by Tony Stacey, Chief Executive of South Yorkshire's Housing Association (SYHA), provides insight into the critical success factors that have led SYHA, outlining the practical steps they have taken to reshape our care business from the ground up. These steps have not only transformed the way they engage with their customers but have enabled them to break new ground for housing right across the health economy.
HAPPI awards
Jeremy was delighted to present the HAPPI project award on Monday evening at the Housing Design Awards at LSE, London. The award went to One Bayshill, the Pegasus Life assisted living development in Cheltenham, designed by Glenn Howells architects.
More at: www.hdawards.org/archive/2015/winning_schemes/happi_winner/index.php
The same evening saw St Bedes, the extra care housing development in Bedford designed by PRP Architects win the award for best HAPPI completed scheme.Read the Housing LIN case study at: http://www.housinglin.org.uk/_library/Resources/Housing/Practice_examples/Housing_LIN_case_studies/HLIN_CaseStudy100_StBedes.pdf
And to round off a good night for Pegasus Life, their Steepleton Retirement Village in Tetbury, Gloucestershire, designed by Proctor Matthews Architects, won a Landscape Project Award.
Opportunity Knocks
This report by the International Longevity Centre - UK (ILC-UK), in conjunction with the Institute of Engineering and Technology and the University of Cambridge's Engineering Design Centre, warns that without technological innovation over the next decade, health and care cost could be higher than currently projected by the Office of Budget Responsibility. It points out that predictions for the growth in healthcare productivity are very optimistic given historic trends and that technological innovation will be vital to fill the gap. In particular, the report suggests that:
- Tech innovation is vital to help us adapt to ageing: Without productivity improvements, health spending in 2063-64 might need to be 5.0 % of GDP higher than currently projected
- A design response to ageing can also benefit UK plc: The over 65s in the UK spend around £2.2 billion per week and they could be spending over £6 billion per week (£312 billion per annum) by 2037, and
- Government and designers must work together to break down the barriers to innovation. For example, it draws attention to  "cuddle cushions"; "Boris scooters", kettles which monitor blood pressure and TV 'buddies'.
Read in full at: http://www.ilcuk.org.uk/index.php/publications/publication_details/opportunity_knocks_designing_solutions_for_an_ageing_society
Welsh Collaborative Agreement
ADSS Cymru and the Welsh NHS Confederation are committed to working together to further collaborative working between Social Services and NHS, with the intention that collaboration will bring about improvements to the services offered and more importantly to the experiences of the people of Wales. Launched at Community Housing Cymru (CHC) health, housing and social care conference this week, this collaboration has now extended to the Welsh Local Government Association, Wales Council for Voluntary Action, Care Forum Wales and CHC, recognising that collaboration should be the default position for all organisations commissioning or delivering health and social care services and promoting the well-being of the population. Housing LIN Cymru also looks forward to raising the profile of the Agreement and contributing to the national learning and development strategy.
More at: http://www.housinglin.org.uk/HousingRegions/Wales/Policy-and-strategies/?parent=9031&child=9649
Housing with care can offer older people a better quality of live
This paper presents the summary of research findings of a NIHR funded study, Adult Social Care Environments and Settings (ASSET). Led by the University of Worcester in association with the universities of Bristol and Kent, the Housing LIN and Housing & Care 21, the research found that housing with care can support residents with widely different abilities, needs and care packages and offers significantly improved outcomes, including greater independence, when compared with remaining in mainstream housing.
Identifying the Economic Value of the Keiro Service Pathway
This report by York Health Economics Consortium for the North East & Cumbria Science Network provides an independent review of the cost-effectiveness of the 40 unit neuro-rehabilitation centre and associated transitional housing programme for people in the North East. The main benefit identified is the reduction in total life-long cost to health & social care commissioners and the NHS, with an estimated saving of £151,997 per patient per year. Scaled up, this suggests savings to the NHS of £156 million over 10 years.
Greater Manchester Strategy: Stronger Together
Further to the announcement of devolution across Greater Manchester GM authorities earlier this year, this report sets out GM's progress against its own targets for a devolved thriving economy and a healthy, self-reliant population. In relation to housing, the report highlights the establishment of a 10 year recyclable £300m GM Housing Investment Fund that will attract an additional £750m to stimulate and reshape local housing markets. And in terms of health and social care, there is a greater emphasis on integrated health & wellbeing approach that pools budgets and builds independence by encouraging a greater self-reliance that can reduce demand on more costly care services.
View at: www.housinglin.org.uk/HousingRegions/NorthWest/?&msg=0&parent=1020&child=9643
Making the most of NHS buildings and land
This leaflet by Community Health Partnerships and NHS Property Services explains what they are about and provides examples of where they are helping to reduce the NHS estate running costs through system improvements as well as releasing capital from sites and buildings that have been declared surplus, releasing sites for housing and other local needs.
View at: http://www.housinglin.org.uk/Topics/browse/HealthandHousing/NHSestate/?&msg=0&parent=8693&child=9632
Telecare LIN weekly update
This week's news headlines from the Telecare LIN can be downloaded in two formats (doc; pdf) at:
- Telecare News Headlines: 16 July 2015 (doc - 103Kb)
- Telecare News Headlines: 16 July 2015 (pdf - 469Kb)
HIA awards
Foundations have announced the shortlisted agencies for this year's awards.
An overview can be accessed at: http://foundations.uk.com/eventsmeetings/hia-annual-awards/awards-2015
Events supported by the Housing LIN
Law Commission Consultation - Deprivation of Liberty: What Does This Mean for Housing?
To assist housing providers, the Housing LIN, Sitra, National Housing Federation and Arco have joined together to arrange two events at which the Law Commission will outline their proposals and give providers an opportunity to share their views. The first is in London on Monday 21st September and the second in Manchester on 22nd September.
More details at: http://www.housinglin.org.uk/Events/ForthcomingEvents/HousingEventDetail/?eventID=842
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