New HLIN blog shares the ethos behind ExtraCare’s new publication: Steps to Connection

In his new guest blog for the Housing LIN, Dr Michael Roberts, ExtraCare Charitable Trust’s (ECCT) Engaged Lives officer considers what we can do to bring about a much-needed sense of renewal after Covid-19 forced us to reflect on our sense of “belonging”.

He shares discussions held at ECCT, where our concept of older age is questioned; ‘long-term community’ is defined; clarification on what it looks like to “belong” is provided; and how Steps to Connection creates a safe space for vulnerability, kind gestures and a shared opportunity to connect. 

We are also pleased to feature ECCT’s Engaged Lives project in our CollaborAGE directory.