Useful Case Studies

In this page, we offer a growing selection of case studies from the Housing LIN that showcase example of practice of innovative new housing for older people in Wales.

We are looking to add to these. Please let us know about further examples that think would benefit from being written up as a future Housing LIN case study. Email: Cymru@housinglin.org.uk

For other examples of good practice in Wales, visit our Research and good practice page

Vision for Canolfan Lleu

Grŵp Cynefin has published a vision document detailing plans for for Canolfan Lleu, a holistic centre for wellbeing in Dyffryn Nantlle based in Penygroes in the county of Gwynedd. The vision summarises the narrative of the Canolfan Lleu project and sums up the core intentions, its aims, its approach to bringing change to the valley and what it offers.

The impact of the pandemic on the mental health of people in Later Life Housing and how connecting with nature can be supportive post lockdown

This Housing LIN guest blog highlights the focus of Mental Health Awareness Week 2021 and draws attention to the Mental Health Foundation's Standing Together project in Wales.

Taking extra care in lockdown: Ty Llwynderw Extra Care & Care and Cae’r Ysgol Independent Living bungalows, Maesteg

This Housing LIN Cyrmru case study (no 158) features Linc Cymru Housing Association’s development in Maesteg, Wales, and provides some context on why and how the scheme came about, reflects on its’ design and also captures how the scheme has coped under lockdown, successfully ensuring a Covid-free home to date.

Extra Care Housing - the heart of the community in Porthmadog

Housing LIN Case Study 154 focuses on Hafod y Gest, Grŵp Cynefin’s newest extra care scheme.

Bridgend County Care & Repair - Managing Better: A Critical Prevention Study

A report from Bridgend County Care and Repair looking at how targeted interventions can improve quality of life for service users and provide savings for public services.

Bridgend Hospital to Home Service - Linking health and housing: Better outcomes for older people

Bridgend County Care & Repair have produced this case study to provide details of its Hospital to Home service to identify the needs of older patients which has had a incredibly positive impact on Bridgend County Hospital.

Bridging the gap between health and housing. A united approach in South Wales

This new Housing LIN Cymru case study focusses on Welsh housing association United Welsh, explaining their new 'Wellbeing 4U' partnership. It also reflects how it is using housing expertise to enhance patient and GP experiences.

Pembrokeshire Housing’s sheltered housing co-design service review

This Housing LIN case study no 137 for Housing LIN Cymru features a review of services for older people based on co-production principles carried out by Pembrokeshire Housing

Going Digital: The new digital generation

This Housing LIN Cymru case study showcases how North Wales Housing have embraced the digital agenda, building on a Digital First Strategy, with the help of tenants in 2014

Do the generations need each other or 'never the twain should meet'?

This Housing LIN Viewpoint no 80 examines the position of the older person within the housing system and puts forward innovative and inspirational ideas for the retirement sector in Wales. However, the...

Accessing shared ownership for people with disabilities in Wales: An overview of using the HOLD scheme

This Housing LIN Case Study no 121 reflects the lessons of using HOLD (Home Ownership for people with Long-term Disabilities) in Wales to part buy/part rent accommodation under a shared ownership scheme....

Independent Living with Care at Hafod Y Parc: A Case Study from Abergele

This Housing LIN Case Study no 117 focuses on the benefits that effective partnership working brings to new extra care schemes. It specifically looks at North Wales Housing's second extra care housing...

Supporting hospital discharge in Neath and Port Talbot: An integrated approach to reablement

This Housing LIN Case Study no 115 takes a detailed look at the new Residential Reablement Unit at Gwalia Llys y Seren in Port Talbot. Opened in July 2014, it is an innovative service commissioned by...

Passion for Life at Cartrefi Conwy: Putting Older People in the Driving Seat in North Wales

This Housing LIN Case Study no 103 takes a close look at an approach developed in Sweden, 'Passion for Life' and how it has been successful tailored by North Wales Housing Association, Cartrefi Conwy....

Making the best use of stock and support services at RCT Homes

This Housing LIN Case Study no 101, explores the way in which Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT) Homes has modernised its sheltered housing and support services for older people. RCT Homes aims to provide excellent...

Ensuring Extra Care is Part of the Community, not a Community Apart

This Housing LIN Case Study no 95 showcases how a 120 unit extra care housing scheme in Swansea has become an integral resource for the wider community. The study found that forging relationships with...

Putting dementia into the heart of Extra Care Housing in Wales: A case study from Mold

This Housing LIN Case Study no 86 focuses on the benefits that effective partnership working brings to new extra care schemes. It looks at what key stakeholders offer to the process and takes learning...