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Housing LIN have been asked by the Greater Lincolnshire Local Authorities to listen to the views and aspirations of people over the age of 55 in relation to housing and support services in later life in order to inform future housing provision in Greater Lincolnshire.
What do we mean by housing choices for older people?
These are some definitions for different types of accommodation which you may want to consider…
| Type of accommodation | Definitions |
|---|---|
| Private sector retirement housing | Usually built by private developers |
| Once all the properties have been sold, the scheme is usually run by a separate management group | |
| Management group employ the scheme manager and organise maintenance and other services | |
| Age designated social housing | Usually relates to flats or bungalow |
| All tenants are over a certain age (generally age 50 or 55 for flats and 60 for bungalows) | |
| No staff available on site | |
| Usually there are no arranged activities | |
| Sometimes there may be a communal lounge | |
| Sheltered housing | Typically offer self-contained accommodation for rent |
| Usually supported by a part-time/visiting scheme manager | |
| 24-hour emergency help via an alarm | |
| Often has communal areas | |
| Some offer activities | |
| Most accommodation is offered for rent, based on need, by local councils or housing associations | |
| Extra Care housing | Designed with the needs of people with higher levels of care and support in mind |
| Most services have eligibility criteria | |
| Self-contained homes | |
| It typically has more communal facilities | |
| Offers access to on-site domestic and personal care support | |
| Care Home | A residential setting which provides 24 hour care and accommodation where a number of older people live |
| Usually in single rooms | |
| Access to on-site care services | |
| Provides personal care; or personal care together with nursing care | |
| Supported housing | Sometimes called a group home |
| Usually shared housing, sometimes individual flats | |
| Combines housing with support services | |
| Mainstream housing | Available to people of all ages |
| Includes housing of all types for sale | |
| Includes housing for rent from private landlords and social landlords (e.g. Housing Associations and Councils) |