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HCA Re-focused We are the people who help get things done…  Working with people and places to enable them to deliver homes, economic growth and jobs  Delivering programmes of investment  Making best use of our land and that of government/ other public bodies  Undertaking robust economic regulation of social housing providers HCA Purpose: to contribute to economic growth by helping communities to realise their aspirations for prosperity and to deliver quality housing that people can afford

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Successful places with homes and jobs A NATIONAL AGENCY WORKING LOCALLY Event Capita Supported Housing Conference NameKevin McGeough Senior Strategy Manager Date25 th March 2013 HCA maintaining funding and quality in supported housing. Contents HCA supporting housing for older and vulnerable groups HCA improving the quality of homes for older people (HAPPI) Care and Support Fund for Specialised Housign HCA Re-focused We are the people who help get things done Working with people and places to enable them to deliver homes, economic growth and jobs Delivering programmes of investment Making best use of our land and that of government/ other public bodies Undertaking robust economic regulation of social housing providers HCA Purpose: to contribute to economic growth by helping communities to realise their aspirations for prosperity and to deliver quality housing that people can afford HCA delivering homes for older and vulnerable people National Affordable Housing Programme Investment of 1.017 bn in specialist housing Delivered 18,150 new specialist homes 579m invested in housing for older people 438m invested in supported housing Additiojnally 1692 PFI extracare units The HCA believes that a strong and sustainable community needs to include all its members, including those who are older or vulnerable. Foyer, Barking Housing for vulnerable & older people Affordable Homes Programme Positive encouragement to include housing for V&OP in offers: mainstream housing specialist housing move-on accommodation Lifetime Homes NEW Additional guidance on HCA website providers should note that they will not be disadvantaged in any way by including supported housing in their offers, but rather, the offer will form the basis for discussion. Our investment role: Affordable Homes Programme 4.5bn (2.3bn existing commitments) Meeting locally identified needs 80% Market rent 9.5% for supported housing encourages a spectrum of provision to meet the needs of older people: Helping deliver the Governments ambition to build up to 170,000 new high quality affordable homes by 2015 HCA delivering for older people Prince Charles House, Cornwall High quality homes for older people or those who need support due to a health or disability Partnership between Ocean Housing Group, Cornwall Council and HCA One of the first projects directly funded through China Clay Eco- communities Programme Built to high sustainability and national quality standards HCA delivering for Homeless people George House Plymouth BCHA Rough Sleepers 46 en suite bedrooms Land subsidy from local authority 3.6m HCA funding Training suite, communal dining and basketball area for resident interaction. Landscaped garden and vegetable patch HCA delivering through mainstream housing AFFORDABLE LIFETIME HOMES and NEIGHBOURHOODS HCA Vulnerable and Older People Board Advisory Group Industry / sector experts Ensure HCA respond to opportunities Provide advice and support Refreshed VOPAG launched today! HCA delivering homes for older and vulnerable people Growing Demand The number of over 60s is projected to increase by 7 million over the next 25 years ONS 2009 To 2029 the population aged 75+ is projected to rise by 47% in urban areas, and by 90% in rural areas Lifetime Homes Lifetime Neighbourhoods 2008 Supply failing to keep pace The wrong kind of supply Improving the Quality of Housing for Older People Happi Housing our ageing population: panel for innovation Challenge perceptions and raise the aspirations and ensure that future homes and are fit for purpose, functional and adaptable to future needs Raise awareness of the possibilities offered through innovative approaches to the design of housing and neighbourhoods Improving the quality of housing for older people (and other groups) Space & layout Light & ventilation Balconies or terraces Care Ready Circulation space Communal space Quality of outdoor space Environmental concern Adequate storage Shared external surfaces Location The Happi - effect Kidbrooke regeneration Core & cluster Less institutional Mainly 2 bed dual aspect flats The Happi-effect HAPPI Design Awards - winner 2011 Trees Extra Care, N6 PRP architects Hill Homes One Housing Group 40 homes 21 x 1b 19 x 2b 100% rent The Care and Support for Specialised Housing Fund Care and Support for Specialised Housing CaSSH Fund White Paper Caring for our future: reforming care and support Re-establishes links between Health and Housing 200m announcement Up to 300m Additional 100m potential - focus on 2013/15 London separate fund The 2009 report of the Housing our Ageing Population : Panel for innovation (HAPPI) showcased best practice from across Europe, and the principles of that report form the backbone of the bidding guidance. Crucially, The HAPPI ethos and principles are to be widened through this fund to address the needs of disabled groups, to ensure that high quality housing is delivered in great places, tuned to local need and demand. Norman Lamb, Minister for Care services Care and Support for Specialised Housing Fund Ministerial Foreword Care and Support for Specialised Housing CaSSH Fund Phase 1 HCA Investment partners Support to specialist affordable housing Phase 2 Private market Widen opportunities for homeowners (Innovation, new ideas, new players) Specialised housing opportunities for older people Adults with disabilities or mental Health problems What we want programme focus Retirement village Extra care Sheltered retirement Very sheltered /assisted living Close care Adapted homes Specialised/ dementia Individual dwellings with own front door Flexibility to adapt or install equipment / assistive technology in the home Varying level of personal care and support directly or locating scheme near local facilities Communal areas eg lounge Community-led housing with mutual support Dementia focus for independent living Dementia is projected to increase 44% among the over 65s by 2025 ILC UK 2008 Support to people with Disabilities Physical or sensory disabilities Mental health needs Learning disabilities Autism Care and Support for Specialised Housing CaSSH Fund Assessment criteria Value for money Deliverability Fit with local strategic priorities Sustainability Design and Quality 2 Phase approach social and private 18 th January 2013, Phase 1 (affordable) closed 15 th March 2013, Phase 2 expression of Interest 2 closed Since my accident in 2009 Ive been in care homes or hospital and it feels like Ive been living in a cocoon, I currently dont have a life as such and this is my chance for freedom when I can transform from a caterpillar into a butterfly. Gary, aged 54, is tetraplegic and is living at Prince Charles House with a full time carer.