Supported Accommodation for Older People in Leicestershire

Over the last 10 years the number of people living in care homes has been steadily declining, as more older people prefer to live at home with some support. Supported accommodation providing Extra Care means that people have their own flat or bungalow, but also have access to high levels of personal care, meals, domestic support, leisure and recreation, nursing and 24-hour security.

We currently have five extra care schemes offering 166 tenancies.  They are:

On the 15 December 2009, Leicestershire County Council Cabinet agreed to a period of formal consultation in respect of the County Council’s ten elderly person’s residential homes and the Silverdale Hostel site in Melton Mowbray.  The consultation includes the proposal of a stand-alone procurement of extra care and specialist dementia care in Melton Mowbray.

Cabinet also approved the Leicestershire Extra Care Housing Strategy, 2010-2015.  The development of Extra Care housing is an essential component of the Council’s Adult Social Care Strategic Plan.  In the medium to long term, more Extra Care provision is needed in Leicestershire, and this will only be possible if the Council takes forward a clear strategic approach with its partners.

Further Information - Thinking about a move to 24 hour support?  -  Think about Extra Care (.pdf, 1,378 KB)

2010
See above for current consultations

2009
15^th Dec - Leicestershire County Council Cabinet agreed to consult on a proposal to transfer nine Leicestershire Council care homes for older people, and day care services (where co-located) to the independent sector.  Cabinet also agreed on a stand-alone procurement of extra care and specialist dementia care for Catherine Dalley Elderly Person’s Home and Silverdale Hostel site. Full Report to Cabinet.

15^th Dec - Leicestershire County Council Cabinet approved the Leicestershire Extra Care Housing Strategy for Older People, 2010-2015. Full Report to Cabinet & Extra Care Strategy.
19th June - Press Release - Cabinet advised on care home situation

2008
23rd June - Press Release - Sale of six care homes agreed
3rd April - Press Release - 10 interested in chance to buy care homes
22nd Jan - Press Release - Considerable interest shown in care homes

2007
23rd Nov - Press Release - Care home transfer to protect residents
23rd Nov - Cabinet decision on report on Supported Accomodation and Outcome of Consultation
29th Oct - Consultation Closed -  All comments received fed back to Elected Members in November 2007
25th Sept - Press Release - Get involved in extra Care consultation

8th Aug - 29th Oct -  Consultation period - The County Council asked for written comments from individuals or organisations across Leicestershire who may be interested in or affected by these proposals.

7th Aug - Leicestershire County Council Cabinet agreed to consult on a proposal to transfer six Leicestershire Council care homes for older people to independent sector providers as a way to pump-prime extra care housing developing.
Press Release - New consultation + Full Report to Cabinet

31st Jul - Press Release - Cabinet set to launch home consultation
11th Jul - Press Release - Proposals to safeguard care homes unveiled

5th Mar to 18th Jun - Consultation on proposals

5th Mar - Leicestershire County Council Cabinet agreed to consult with the public on proposals to develop more supported accommodation for older people as alternatives to residential care.

23rd Feb - Press Release - Older people could benefit from new supported housing scheme