The role of the user in the development and management of schemes; policy, regulatory, and best vakue drivers for user involvement; different forms that user involvement can take in extra care. Factsheet 8

Summary of the report outlining a research set of competencies which local authorities, registered social landlords (RSL), voluntary and independent sector providers of extra care housing may wish to use in defining the tasks and duties of scheme managers

the report outlines a researched set of competencies which local authorities, registered social landlords (RSL), voluntary and independent sector providers of extra care housing may wish to use in defining the tasks and duties of scheme managers.

Factsheet 21 explores the contractual frameworks that are required in extra care housing. It looks at contracting from both purchaser and provider perspectives and provides guidance on the contractual issues in relation to housing management, support and

Factsheet 22 presents the findings from a review of meals provision in extra care housing for a range of providers. It illustrates the diversity of approaches and offers guidance for meals and catering in extra care housing

Factsheet 19 to inform commissioners about the range of charging options available for extra care housing, and the implications of these, so that they can make decisions appropriate to local circumstances

Factsheet 23 is aimed at practitioners, commissioners, care services managers and housing managers in extra care housiong, an environment not specifically referred to in any guidance on the handling of medicines

Factsheet 25 explores one question and its implications: should extra care housing be used to minimise the admission to residential care, or should a ‘balanced community’ be created, including those with only a housing need?