RNID celebrates 100 years with a rebrand
After taking action on hearing loss for 100 years the Royal National Institute for the Deaf (RNID) has rebranded and is now called Action on Hearing …
Date for your diary
ERoSH’s Midlands Regional Network will be holding its next event on Friday, July 22 in Wolverhampton. The event is being held at Wolverhampton City Council’s sheltered …
Allocations top of agenda for ERoSH network
An ERoSH regional network has succeeded in gaining a voice and insight into the allocations of older people to housing services. Our Waltham Forest regional network …
ERoSH champions public sector awards
ERoSH is supporting the Guardian’s Public Services Awards in a bid to champion best practice across the sector. Members are being encouraged to enter the Guardian …
Members champion sheltered housing as a community resource
ERoSH members are busy championing the role of sheltered housing as a community resource as part of our 2011 Reaching Out campaign. In each edition of …
Spotlight – Five minute interview with an ERoSH member
In each ERoSH ezine we speak to different members and trustees to find out more about their involvement with the organisation. This month we spoke to …
ERoSH welcomes new executive team members
ERoSH has appointed some of the housing sector’s leading professionals as new members of its executive committee. Domini Gunn-Peim has been elected as chair of ERoSH …
Residents make a ‘splash’
The royal wedding was amongst the inspiration for older people at a sheltered housing scheme taking part in a best-dressed duck competition to celebrate the completion …
Silver Surfers’ Day celebrates a decade
ERoSH members were a part of the 2,500 events that took place to celebrate the tenth anniversary of Silver Surfers’ Day. To mark a decade of …
Have your say on SP funding cuts
A new online poll is being run to look into the impact of spending cuts on Supporting People services nationwide. The online survey, run by Inside …
Partnership promotes personalisation
A new sector-wide partnership has launched to represent personalisation and personal budgets in adult social care. Think Local, Act Personal is made up of more than …
Decommissioning and remodelling good practice guidance
Given the changing face of sheltered housing more providers are looking for guidance on decommissioning and remodelling sheltered housing schemes. To ensure we are giving our …
Regional boost for ERoSH networks
In the face of cost-cutting, localism and local offers housing providers need to share best practice and learning points more than ever, that is why we …
Members champion sheltered housing as community resource
ERoSH members are busy championing the role of sheltered housing as a community resource as part of our 2011 Reaching Out campaign. In each edition of …
Backing for national calls for adult social care reform
ERoSH is backing the Law Commission’s calls for reforming adult social care law, which will develop clearer approaches to the delivery of social care services to …
Members kick off ERoSH campaign to champion sheltered housing
Members are being encouraged to join us in our campaign to champion the role of sheltered housing as a valuable community resource whilst helping cut Government …
Equality and diversity and falls prevention are topics for regional network meeting
Older people’s housing providers in the Midlands are being invited to attend an ERoSH regional network event in March. ERoSH’s Midlands regional network is meeting on …
‘No stopping’ 98-year-old resident who uses Skype
“Johnnie” Johnson Housing Trust resident Mrs Gladys Angus, who has just reached the age of 98 years, has proven you are never too old to use …
CIH survey shows concerns for supported housing cuts
Cuts to supported housing services that begin this week will reduce help for vulnerable people, housing experts have warned. A Chartered Institute of Housing survey has …
Shapps and NHF chief warn councils over Supporting People cuts
The National Housing Federation (NHF), housing minister Grant Shapps and Women’s Aid have joined forces to highlight the damage disproportionate cuts to Supporting People-funded services would …
CIH recruits senior housing figures
Two senior housing figures are taking up new positions at the Chartered Institute of Housing. Karen Doran and Domini Gunn will join the Institute as director …
Disabled Facilities Grant announced
Housing Minister Grant Shapps has confirmed that £180m is being given to councils to help them fund home adaptations and help those with disabilities live comfortably …
Post offices, a lifeline for many older people, take another hit
The Coalition Government has taken a decision to move a lucrative contract for processing benefit cheques from the Post Office. Citibank will provide a new service …
Date for your diary
ERoSH’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) is being held on Friday, April 15 in London. The AGM is being held at the Diana Memorial Fund at County …
Regional meeting for Kent ERoSH network
Members in Kent are being invited to attend a regional network meeting in May. ERoSH’s Kent regional network is meeting on Monday, May 9, from 1.30-4.30pm …
What the budget means for our ageing population
ERoSH is keen to hear from members how the 2011 budget is affecting them and their tenants. George Osborne has announced the Budget for this financial year …
Budget-busting membership offer
ERoSH is offering members a limited 20 per cent discount off membership to people who join before April 30. We want to help our members to …
Old and young share book magic
Young primary school children got dressed up as their favourite fantasy character to celebrate World Book Day with residents from a Waltham Forest Housing Association sheltered scheme. …
ERoSH campaign champions sheltered housing in government cost-saving
Our major campaign for 2011 has been launched to champion the role of sheltered housing as a valuable community resource whilst helping cut Government spending and …
Last call for feedback from members
ERoSH has produced a series of six leaflets to promote the awareness of sheltered housing amongst the public and relevant professionals. We are currently updating the …
Deadline looming for contributions to two health consultations
The deadlines are looming for members to contribute to ERoSH’s response to two consultations on the Public Health White Paper and the Public Health Outcomes Framework. …
Hats off to housing champions
ERoSH would like to congratulate the nine members who scooped prestigious National Housing for Older People Awards. Thousands of older residents of from across the UK …
Call for common standard to improve accessibility for residents with disabilities
The needs of residents with support needs and disabilities living in traditional sheltered housing schemes and in the community are not always being met, according to …
ERoSH celebrates career of founding member
Colleagues, friends and family of ERoSH’s former director of policy and founder member Imogen Parry attended the House of Commons to celebrate her significant input into …
Spotlight – Five minute interview with an ERoSH member
In each ERoSH ezine we speak to different members and trustees to find out more about their involvement with the organisation. This month we spoke to …
New sector-wide partnership agreement for transforming adult social care
A sector-wide commitment has been made to ensure councils, health bodies, providers and other community organisations to work more closely in ensuring the care and support …
Vetting and barring report and recommendations
The Government is reviewing the Vetting & Barring Scheme (VBS) to scale it back to common sense levels. A report has been published on the review …
Breaking the Mould: Re-visioning older people’s housing
A recent report from the National Housing Federation is setting out an alternative view to enhance housing for older people in the face of austerity. Capital …
Date for your diary
ERoSH’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) is being held on Friday, April 15 in London. More details about the meeting will be announced in future ezines but …
Regional meeting for Kent ERoSH network
Members in Kent are being invited to attend a regional network meeting in May. ERoSH’s Kent regional network is meeting on Monday, May 9, from 1.30-4.30pm …
Residents thank Hanover for their Copayments
Residents at a retirement housing estate in Haverhill are among the first residents to have reaped the benefits of a pilot kitchen and bathroom replacement scheme …
Deadline approaching for older people’s art awards
Artistic entries in all mediums are being invited to the Elderly Accommodation Counsel’s 2011 Art Awards. Whether your residents are talented at painting, drawing, print making, …
Regional meeting for Midlands ERoSH network
Members in the Midlands are being invited to attend a regional network event in March. ERoSH’s Midlands regional network is meeting on Wednesday, March 31, from …
Welfare reforms
The Government has announced its plans for its Welfare Reforms Bill and ERoSH welcomes the attempt to simplify the welfare benefits system. With the Government committed …
Policy snap shot
ERoSH has produced two policy briefings on the Public Health White Paper and the Public Health Outcomes Framework, which are now available from our website. The …
Keeping active in sheltered housing – the life and soul programme
An exciting new scheme that encourages older people to lead active lifestyles is being developed by Age UK to help older people lead healthier and more …
A focus on older women’s health issues
A project researching bladder health in women over 60 years old is looking for participants to take part in group research. Urine leakage is a problem …
Ageing and mobility
A new study by the New Dynamics of Ageing Programme, a joint initiative by Research Council UK (RCUK), shows there is a clear relationship between mobility, …
Changes to Age UK’s mediation service
Age UK is no longer providing the dispute resolution service formerly known as AIMS (Advice, Information and Mediation Service). Age UK will now be signposting enquiries …
Older People Advisory Group publishes annual report
The Homes and Communities Agency’s Vulnerable and Older People Advisory Group, has delivered its first annual report. The annual report from the Group, which advises and …
Government help for people leaving hospital
The Department of Health is allocating an additional £162 million to health and care services specifically to help people leave hospital more quickly and settle back …
Request for feedback from ERoSH members
ERoSH has produced a series of six leaflets to promote the awareness of sheltered housing amongst the public and relevant professionals. We are currently updating the …
Membership renewal due
Many of you will have received your membership renewal forms in January. Membership is due and if for any reason your renewal form has not reached …
Special ERoSH member offer
ERoSH is supporting the Ageing Population 2011 conference which will look at how good quality, accessible housing for older people is not only crucial to the …
Spotlight – Five minute interview with an ERoSH member
In the first of our ‘Spotlight’ features we speak to Kevin Williamson, who is Head of Housing with Care Services for City of Westminster Council. Kevin …
Implications of the CSR start to bite
With £6.5billion proposed funding cuts to Supporting People for 2011-2015 (representing a real term cut of 12 per cent) as well as the removal of ring-fencing, …
Funding for older tenants
Older tenants living in large family homes are to get more help to move under a new initiative. Grant Shapps has this week announced funding for …
Health and Social Care Bill – ERoSH’s response
As an advocate of quality and choice in older people’s services, ERoSH welcomes any attempts to improve quality and accountability and reduce inequality. The Health and …