Case studies

‘Give Where You Live’ (GWYL) is a time banking project, run from a sheltered scheme, which involves people depositing and withdrawing hours of support e.g. shopping, …

Join Us is a social network of older East Sussex residents in and beyond sheltered housing covering over 1,000 residents and more than 30 sheltered schemes. …

‘Passion for Life’ provides a framework for older people to make incremental changes in their lives to improve their health and well-being, particularly after a life-changing …

As part of a plan to become a more dementia friendly organisation, the Waltham Forest HA (WFHA) Support Services Team set up a monthly group for all sheltered …

O’Grady Court is a 62 unit sheltered housing scheme in West Ealing. Since it was built 30 years ago it has reflected the demographic changes in …

Mrs A is an independent, active 85-year old with a supportive family living locally. She has a number of health problems. Support from the scheme manager …

Join Us, a social network of older East Sussex residents in and beyond sheltered housing covering over 1,000 residents and more than 30 sheltered schemes, aims …

In 2011, Aragon was awarded a grant from the Digital Unite Get Digital project to purchase and install two computers/desks/chairs and a printer in one of their retirement …

Mullan Mews and Sydenham Court are specialist supported housing schemes for older people with dementia. They promote quality of life and real choice, and encourage independence …

Mr A was living with his partner in a privately owned house. When Mr A had a below knee amputation, his partner didn’t want him to …

After a year’s training from the Vauxhall Community Interest Company, 30 residents of Castle House, aged 70-95, have launched their own website www.castlehousedigital.co.uk which they now manage themselves. …

Linc Cymru provides sheltered housing across Wales and regularly provides ‘hub’ events for the local community at its sheltered schemes including: – Crossroads Cafe (provided by …

Mrs G is an active lady in her 80s who moved from London’s East End to give her husband some sea air before he died. Newly …

A resident of Haven Housing has been involved in our digital helpers project at sheltered housing schemes. The clip on the right shows how the new …

Linc Cymru provides free wifi internet access for tenants and visitors at their sheltered housing schemes to encourage digital engagement.

The GREAT WAR Commemoration Projects included three main strands:  an intergenerational creative arts project; the creation of the ‘Gedling Homes Singers’ (involving older people in the …

Spill Media provided three 3-4 hour workshops per month, engaging with the residents in the following activities: ICT – Computer Skills – from using word processing …

This project, started in 2009/10, involves a variety of activities aimed at improving the health of 50 “isolated and vulnerable people (IVPs)”: Twice monthly health social …

Following consultation with residents, computers were introduced into three sheltered schemes funded by £12,000 from the Government’s Get Digital campaign. “Get enthused” sessions were held first …

The national Life and Soul programme (developed by Age UK, funded by the Big Lottery and delivered in sheltered housing schemes across the country) has recruited …

‘Passion for Life’ provides a framework for older people to make incremental changes in their lives to improve their health and well-being, particularly after a life-changing event …

This is a sporting reminiscence project (with Beth Johnson Foundation and RSVP) aimed at enhancing the social lives of older people at Summerdale Close, Tonteg. It …

Mr D is an independent 79-year-old widower who found it difficult to manage in his home. He has number of health problems and, after losing his …

A Fair Trade event was held in May 2011 with the theme of ‘Show off Your Label’. Around 44 people, including tenants, friends and people from …

This partnership started in 2006 with provision of facilities at the Waterloo Housing Association’s sheltered schemes (STEPS) to enable Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust …

Mrs K, 95, was an active and independent sheltered housing resident who became increasingly frail and forgetful after a fall, and less able to manage. The …

Mrs W is an 85-year old whose mental health and ability to live independently has deteriorated over time. She has been receiving a comprehensive daily care …

92-year old Mrs H is an active and independent lady who enjoys socialising. We helped her renegotiate her care package and manage the transition back home …

Mrs Y, who has mental health issues and poor mobility, fell and had a knee replacement. She was unable to walk so had to stay in …

Mr & Miss P, a father and daughter, were living in an adapted family home. Mrs P, who used a wheelchair had passed away. Mr & …

Mr X was decanted temporarily to a sheltered scheme after a flood. He was devastated that he was moved to a sheltered scheme as he felt …

Mr C is in his 60s with serious health problems. Residents discouraged him from attending sheltered housing scheme activities due to his personal hygiene problems, and …

Mr & Mrs K are an Armenian couple who speak very little English. Mrs K, who is 84, has recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Liaising closely …

Mr X, aged 60, was referred to sheltered housing by the housing officer concerned about his ability to maintain his tenancy and keep himself and the …

Mr V, 72, moved into sheltered housing after serious debt problems which led to eviction. Mr V suffers with depression so spent a lot of time …

Mrs J, in her 70s, loves, to the annoyance of her neighbours, to feed seagulls. She suffers from a number of health problems, including short-term memory …

Mr T has Multiple Sclerosis affecting his ability to walk or mobilise without the use of a frame/wheelchair. He fell and was unable to reach the …

This initiative arose from an investigation in 2011/12 into safeguarding cases in the sheltered service. It became apparent that tenants had a lack of knowledge of …

The Can Do Club involves disabled residents and older people from the community who initially came together through volunteering for Rooftop Housing. They planned to meet …

For many residents living in White Oak Court, surviving “difficult financial times” and recycling comes as nothing new. This generation rejoiced in being thrifty, grew their …

The Wincanton Community Pilot has created the Independent Living Centre (ILC).  This is a central hub designed to bring together Yarlington’s own residents with people in …