We will support people to live independently in a home of their own that meets their needs. In order to achieve this, we will ensure that person-centred services are provided at the point of when required.
We will continue to focus on prevention, early intervention, and enablement which will include the provision of adaptations and technology enabled care.
We will also continue to provide lower-level preventative services which will keep the home hazard free and enable people to maintain their independence and remain in their homes comfortably, safely and securely.
What we know...
- The number of people in the 65 to 74 year old age group will increase by 20% and the proportion of those aged 75 years and over is expected to increase by 21%
- Poor accessibility puts disabled people and older people at risk of injury, stress and isolation
- People with learning disabilities are sometimes living outwith their local authority area in institutional settings which may impact negatively on quality of life and outcomes for them and their families
A 2018 report by the Equality and Human Rights Commission on housing issues affecting disabled people highlighted that in Scotland:
- 61,000 people need adaptations to their home
- approximately 1% of housing is fully accessible for wheelchair users.
- 10,000 disabled people are on housing waiting lists
Priority and Actions
Provision of appropriate housing and support that meets people's individual needs including: older people; those with a physical or learning disability; and patients being discharged from long term mental health wards.
Improve delayed discharge and reduce inappropriate out of area placements for people with learning disabilities and complex needs.
We will achieve this by providing:
Appropriate and affordable housing to meet their needs.
Lower-level preventative services, including aids and adaptations.
Support the provision of a Care and Repair Service, including a small repairs service for older and disabled people.
Reference
Housing Contribution Summary 6
Description
Across all care groups, build on our existing intelligence and assess future demand for specialist accommodation in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Scottish Government's proposal to introduce a new Accessible Standard by 2025/26.
National Outcomes
National Outcome 2. People, including those with disabilities or long term conditions, or who are frail, are able to live, as far as reasonably practicable, independently and at home or in a homely setting in their community.
Reference
Housing Contribution Summary 7
Description
Ensure the transition pathway for young people with a learning disability includes early engagement with them and their carers regarding supported living requirements.
National Outcomes
National Outcome 2. People, including those with disabilities or long term conditions, or who are frail, are able to live, as far as reasonably practicable, independently and at home or in a homely setting in their community.
Reference
Housing Contribution Summary 8
Description
Developing pathways for long-term mental health inpatients to be discharged from hospital to appropriate supported accommodation.
National Outcomes
National Outcome 2. People, including those with disabilities or long term conditions, or who are frail, are able to live, as far as reasonably practicable, independently and at home or in a homely setting in their community.
Reference
Housing Contribution Summary 9
Description
Increase our capability for technology enabled care and undertake an analogue to digital transition programme for community/ group alarms.
National Outcomes
Increase our capability for technology-enabled care and undertake an analogue to digital transition programme for community/ group alarms.
Reference
Housing Contribution Summary 10
Description
Work in partnership with care providers to undertake joint recruitment drives to ensure we can have the capability to meet future service needs and demands.
National Outcomes
National Outcome 2. People, including those with disabilities or long term conditions, or who are frail, are able to live, as far as reasonably practicable, independently and at home or in a homely setting in their community.
Reference
Housing Contribution Summary 11
Description
Build upon our existing work to develop models of creative and innovative supported living opportunities for people with learning disabilities of all ages, which ensures anticipatory care planning with a focus on the needs of older unpaid carers.
National Outcomes
National Outcome 2. People, including those with disabilities or long term conditions, or who are frail, are able to live, as far as reasonably practicable, independently and at home or in a homely setting in their community.
Reference
Housing Contribution Summary 12
Description
Support the implementation of the recommendations from "Coming Home Implementation: A report from the working group on complex care and delayed discharge" to improve delayed discharge and reduce inappropriate out-of-area placements for people with learning disabilities and complex needs.
National Outcomes
National Outcome 2. People, including those with disabilities or long term conditions, or who are frail, are able to live, as far as reasonably practicable, independently and at home or in a homely setting in their community.
Case study
Occupational Therapists adhere to housing legislation, ensuring good practice where houses are allocated to support people with current and long-term needs, thus ensuring best use of stock. Between 2018 and 2021, Housing Occupational Therapists completed approximately 1361 housing and/or property assessments. Approximately 20% of newly built council houses in Dargavel Village were allocated to mobility applicants, along with 15% of new build council properties in Johnstone.
"The property I was living in was not suitable for my physical health and mobility needs, as I was unable to access essential rooms and my local community. I received an assessment from housing occupational therapist who supported me with re-housing suitable to my needs, this support has been lifechanging. As I have now moved into my new home, which is fully accessible, I have regained my independence. I am now able to complete my shopping, attend health appointments and social activities. If I wasn't allocated this property, I would have been relying on statutory services and informal support. Moving into this house has drastically changed my life for the better. I can now access all the rooms in my home, use my electric wheelchair to go shopping or meet family and friends independently." Mr McCarry
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