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Portland House: Innovative Housing and Support for Older People

Explore how Portland House in St. Helens Borough Council is revolutionizing housing and support for older people, with a focus on design, funding options, and inclusive care for those with dementia.

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Portland House: Innovative Housing and Support for Older People

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  1. Welcome Portland House - a fresh look at Housing and support for older people Presented by Chris Lamb St. Helens Borough Council

  2. Introduction Portland House shows how organisations in partnership can develop pioneering projects. The scheme harnesses the best in housing support and construction practice, and has broken the mould by taking a fresh look at design and funding options. It has changed the way Local Authority provides care and support for people with dementia.

  3. What St. Helens required • a building design which would provide a safe but empowering home for tenants • one which would help them maximise their skills and independence but which would be experienced on an ordinary home scale • a place, which was enjoyable to live and work in • a building, which would incorporate research findings on best practice in the design of homes for people living with dementia • a building which incorporated SMART technology as a basic feature, unobtrusive, but effective in reflecting individuals needs within their support package • A flagship development which would show the way forward for future housing / social services partnerships. Therefore, a detailed specification was developed for Portland House

  4. Background • Retain choice, control and independence • Wide range of partners invited • Track record and proven expertise • Willing to work as enthusiastic and supportive partners sharing a joint vision.

  5. The Partners • clear/shared vision • share skills and knowledge • problem solve together • share achievements and challenges.

  6. Process • a unique and flexible solution

  7. Process • a unique and flexible solution • The modular design makes the building different

  8. Process • a unique and flexible solution • The modular design makes the building different • The maintenance of stimulation and independence for tenants

  9. Process • a unique and flexible solution • The modular design makes the building different • The maintenance of stimulation and independence for tenants • The scheme offers 24-hour support

  10. Outcomes • a new client area • new geographic location • new building designs, technology, and funding streams In November 2003, Villages and St Helens Council identified suitable land, in the heart of the community, and put a bid together for money from the governments Extra Care Housing budget for a second “Portland House”.

  11. Outcomes • new model of supported living • supportive, stimulating and rehabilitative environment • person centred, flexible and offers real choice

  12. Outcomes Living at Portland House • Improves confidence • Offers an empowering environment • Reclaims skills • Provides safety/security • Promotes acceptable risk taking • Promotes social inclusion • Offers SMART technology, supporting independence not intrusion • Offers the privacy of a tenancy within a communal setting • Offers a real choice to alternative care

  13. Warts and All! • Partnership working - recognising and understanding roles; • Painstaking research - lead-in time • Supporting People • Council staff ethos - think outside the box • Housing Corporation - didn’t fit their ‘pigeon holes’ • Heating and sluices and tiles • Legal costs - Management Agreements, Tenancy Agreement • Carers perspective - Residential Home (NOT) • Providing support • Suitability of Portland House for prospective clients Chris Lamb - Service Manager Older People St. Helens MBCKeith Gratton - Deputy Chief Executive Villages HousingDebbie Hughes - Manager Portland House MHA Care Group

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