Our services

• Strategic planning:
  • Market intelligence to forecast demand for supported housing and help produce local plans
  • Research and support for operators, commissioners and policy makers
• Strategic asset reviews:
  • housing for older people, including sheltered / retirement housing, extra care housing, almshouses and other community-led housing for older adults
  • supported housing services
• Service fitness for purpose and demand assessments
• Review of service models and performance
• Housing/property options appraisals

Regeneration of Outdated Sheltered Housing

The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Housing and Care for Older People organised an inquiry, chaired by Lord Best, on the regeneration of outdated “sheltered housing” sponsored by The Abbeyfield Society and with the Housing LIN acting as secretariat. 

The report published in June 2024, researched and written by the Housing LIN, showcases successful regeneration examples but acknowledges financial constraints faced by providers. It is aimed at policymakers, governmental agencies and housing providers, stressing the need to upgrade existing sheltered housing.

Sheltered housing service and property portfolio review

Client

London Borough

Our role

Undertaking a review of the Council’s sheltered housing service and property portfolio

Objectives

• To review the current and future suitability of the Council’s sheltered housing services and properties
• To provide an evidence-based options appraisal of the sheltered housing portfolio

Impact

• We provided a comprehensive assessment of the fitness for purpose of the sheltered housing service and associated properties
• We produced a clear strategy for the Council regarding the future use and role of each sheltered housing property and revitalising the service.