NEW Housing LIN Case Study features mixed age, intergenerational living model of extra care housing in Leicester

Overview

Written by Natasha Bednall, Business Change Commissioning Manager at Leicester City Council, this case study provides the local context for the development of Abbey Mill and the Wolsey Building; two extra care schemes comprising of one- and two-bedroom self-contained apartments for rent.

The case study reveals how this mixed-age community approach promotes independence and prevents social isolation by empowering people to engage with their community.

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Independence and social isolation prevention

The scheme manager’s observation on the mixed age community was also very positive:

"Some of our younger residents help out the older ones with shopping etc, and some of the older ones support the younger ones who may not have family. This makes for a nice community of people who can balance each other’s strengths and needs."

• Key Learning Points

Supported Living and Extra Care Housing Strategy

This case study captures the findings of an evaluation into the effectiveness of a mixed-age model in extra care and is underpinned by Leicester City Council’s 2021-2031 Supported Living and Extra Care Housing Strategy.

You can also watch Natasha talk about the development at our June HAPPI Hour webinar, Last homes not first homes: Housing and planning for an ageing population.

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