Extra Care and Innovative Supported Living Solutions for Older People in Wales

For many older people in Wales who may be in need of social care services, the option of living independently continues to be more appealing than entering residential care. Service models that promote independent living may offer this opportunity and deliver cost savings in comparison to other, more traditional approaches.

The Social Services Improvement Agency (SSIA) and Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF); and in partnership with the Older People & Ageing Research and Development Network (OPAN), Swansea University; South East Wales Improvement Collaborative (SEWIC) and KT-EQUAL are pleased to be hosting this unique National Conference.

This event brings together the latest research ideas and developments from across the UK in relation to Extra Care, supported living and other innovative housing solutions in the UK (specifically considered within the Welsh context).

Professionals, executive and strategic leads from across the health, social care and housing sector will have a unique opportunity to participate in this conference which will combine inspirational speakers and interactive workshops covering a range of topics including whether Extra Care is for fit or frail older people; and wider perspectives on other forms of innovative housing solutions for older people.  There will also be a ‘market place’ showcasing the range of accommodation models available and the positive outcomes they are achieving for older people.

Presentations and audio

Welcome to Conference
Conference Chair Judith Phillips, Director of OPAN, Swansea University
audio [.mp3, 2.5 MB,  5min 16sec]

Introduction to KT-EQUAL
Gail Mountain, Principal Director KT-EQUAL, University of Sheffield
audio [.mp3, 2.5 MB,  5min 10sec]




Setting the scene in Wales
Martyn Palfreman, Head of Social Services Directorate and Naomi Alleyne, Director of Equalities and Social Justice, Welsh Local Government Association
presentation [.pdf, 925 KB]  
audio MP [.mp3, 6.3 MB, 13min 50sec]   audio NA [.mp3, 5.2 MB, 11min 20sec]

Evaluation of the Department of Health Extra Care initiative in England
Jeremy Porteus, Director of the Housing LIN (England) and Robin Darton, Senior Research Fellow, Personal Social Services Research Unit, University of Kent
presentation JP [.pdf, 1.1 MB]   presentation RD [.pdf, 216 KB]
audio JP [.mp3, 3.1MB,  11min 10sec]   audio RD [.mp3, 7.5 MB,  16min 15sec]

Housing in an Ageing Society
Emma Stone, Director of Policy and Research, and Ilona Haslewood, Programme Manager, Joseph Rowntree Foundation
presentation [.pdf, 2.1 MB]
audio ES [.mp3,  4.2 MB,  8min 59sec]   audio IH [.mp3, 3.6 MB, 7min 44sec]

Housing an Ageing Population with Social Care Needs: Investigating the Role of Extra Care Housing
Dylan Kneale, Senior Researcher, International Longevity Centre UK
presentation [.pdf, 2.3 MB]
audio [.mp3, 8.7 MB, 18min 50sec]

Extra Care in Wales: Meeting the Needs of Fit or Frail Older People?
Vanessa Burholt, Director Centre for Innovative Ageing, Swansea University
presentation [.pdf, 4.0 MB]
audio [.mp3,  8.8 MB, 19min 07sec]

Extra Care - A Development and Construction Perspective
Melville Knight, Group Chief Executive, Castleoak
presentation [.pdf, 2.1 MB]
audio [.mp3,  10.3 MB, 21min 29sec]

Workshop sessions:

[A] Co-Housing: A different way of living
Maria Brenton
presentation [.pdf, 2.5 MB]

[B] Whose responsibility? Boundaries of roles & responsibilities in housing with care
Ian Copeman and Jenny Pannell
presentation [.pdf, 1.5 MB]

[C] Extra Care Models and the Business Case
Jeremy Porteus and Mark Gardner
presentation JP [.pdf, 1.1 MB]  presentation MG [.pdf, 3.3MB]
audio JP [.mp3, 14.1 MB, 30min 42sec]
audio MG [.mp3,  13.1 MB,  28min 36sec]

[D] Developing Supportive and Inclusive Communities in Extra Care
Mark Bevan
presentation [.pdf, 85 KB]
audio [.mp3,  25.3 MB,  55mins 08sec]

Plenary and Closing Remarks
Judith Phillips, Director of OPAN; Swansea University
audio [.mp3,  11.8 MB,  25min 33sec]

This Conference is free to attend. Lunch and refreshments are provided. 

Please note Local Authorities are limited to 3 places, although a reserve list will be held.


A flyer for the event can be downloaded here [.pdf, 191KB]

Venue: Novotel in Cardiff City Centre. Travel directions can be found here