Funding for supported housing for older people

A tailored approach to protect and encourage the supply of a wide range of supported housing has been set out by government.

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A tailored approach to protect and encourage the supply of a wide range of supported housing has been set out by government today (31 October). 







All long-term housing will remain in the welfare system and a proposed ‘sheltered rent’ for sheltered and extra care housing will keep rent and service charge at an appropriate level, protecting the housing needs of older and vulnerable people.

Local areas will be taking a bigger role in providing short-term and emergency housing through a ring-fenced grant to local authorities by April 2020, allowing vulnerable people to access secure accommodation without worrying about meeting housing costs at a difficult point in their lives. The grant will be underpinned by a National Statement of Expectation setting out how local authorities should plan effectively for provision in their area.

Supported housing provides a home to some of the most vulnerable people in this country and the vast majority is provided for older people. The government knows the supply of these homes needs to grow as this country’s ageing population means that demand is forecast to increase.

From:

Department for Communities and Local Government, Department for Work and Pensions, Caroline Dinenage MP, and Marcus Jones MP

Part of:

Housing for older and vulnerable people

Published:

31 October 2017