What makes a good Extra Care Housing scheme?
- Quality of Care: A good scheme provides high-quality care services that are person-centred and meet the individual needs and preferences of residents.
- Accessibility: Schemes need to provide an accessible environment for all our customers including complying as a minimum, M4(2) Building Regulations. Person centred designs following the HAPPI principles for ECH and Buildng the Right Support guidelines for more specialist schemes. For more details, our care commissioners can supply building specifications for the required developments.
- Technology: The infrastructure of a scheme should seek to maximise technology that enables the customers to live as independently as they are able.
- Staffing: A sufficient number of skilled and compassionate staff is crucial to provide timely and effective care.
- Social Engagement: Promoting an active and engaged community through organised activities and opportunities for social interaction.
- Flexibility: The scheme should adapt to residents’ changing needs and offer a range of care and support options.
- Community Integration: Encouraging connections with the broader community to combat social isolation.
A good HwC scheme aims to enhance the quality of life for its residents, offering a supportive and enabling environment for them to age with dignity and independence.