Funded jointly by Dorset County Council and NHS Dorset, Dorset POPP (Partnership for Older People Programme) takes as its central premise that the way to meet the needs of older people is by going directly to them and asking them what they would like.
Sounds obvious perhaps, but traditional approaches to older people's care are often service-led and don't genuinely involve those they seek to serve.
Seen as part of the county's preventative health agenda, Dorset POPP has five component parts and measures its performance against eight outcomes.
In a county which has one of the highest proportions of older people in England, the ultimate aim is to 'build supportive communities to enable older people to remain living in their own homes for as long as they wish.'
Funded jointly by Dorset County Council and NHS Dorset, Dorset POPP (Partnership for Older People Programme) takes as its central premise that the way to meet the needs of older people is by going directly to them and asking them what they would like.
Sounds obvious perhaps, but traditional approaches to older people's care are often service-led and don't genuinely involve those they seek to serve.
Seen as part of the county's preventative health agenda, Dorset POPP has five component parts and measures its performance against eight outcomes.
In a county which has one of the highest proportions of older people in England, the ultimate aim is to 'build supportive communities to enable older people to remain living in their own homes for as long as they wish.'
Esk Moors Caring and Lodge are the result of a campaign to enable local older people to remain in the valley they love for all of their lives.
The Lodge is a development of 12 extra-care apartments, accommodating up to 18 people. Available for rental only, residents must have a care need and strong local connections to the valley.
The out-reach service operated by Esk Moors Caring ensures the on-going viability of the project and provides much needed jobs and services for local people.
The facilities also benefit the local community, with art classes, a fully equipped gym and a range of social events open to all.
Even a brief acquaintance with Esk Moors Lodge reveals a sense of happiness and security. It has been said that tenants grow younger in mind and spirit when they move in!
The market town of Wirksworth in rural Derbyshire is the location for Waltham House; an extra care housing scheme comprising 39 flats, including approximately 1/3 available for rent, plus two respite flats.
Although the people of Wirksworth wanted Waltham House to continue as a nursing home, they were persuaded by Housing 21 that an extra care facility would be a more flexible option.
Residents must have lived in the area, or have a strong family connection, to be eligible to live at Waltham House. Allocations are based on a combination of housing need and care need.
The development also incorporates a well-utlised domiciliary care service to the local area, together with a range of facilities and events open to the wider population. The restaurant is particularly popular with the locals and connections with the town's schools are strong.
Although typically very pretty, Derbyshire's housing is often inaccessible in at least two ways. Firstly, house prices are soaring as 'second homers' flood the market. Secondly, they commonly feature hairpin bend stairs and narrow passageways which may be difficult to navigate for those in their later years.
Funded by Derbyshire County Council and Derbyshire Dales District Council, Age UK Derbyshire Housing Options provides a 'listening ear' and practical advice to those who are finding it difficult to stay in their own homes.
The service enables older people to understand the options available to them. It helps them to navigate the often complex systems and processes that are determined by the authorities. Through Derbyshire Housing Options, older people are empowered to make the right choices for them with regard to their housing needs.
Lincolnshire is one of England's largest and most sparsely populated counties. Yet, thanks to the foresight of its Council, it is fortunate to have a truly innovative, demand-responsive transport system that currently reaches 85% of its total population.
From humble beginnings of just a single phone number and a couple of staff, the service now employs 20 people who handle 16,000 calls and some 20,000 passengers per month. In place of the diary used in the early days, the system now relies on sophisticated computer technology and has ambitious plans for the future.
For the thousands of geographically isolated people in rural Lincolnshire, the fact that they can access a reliable, safe and reasonably priced transport system means that they are not disconnected from the services they need. What's more, it enables them to stay in their own homes for longer.
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