Abstract
PurposeThis paper explores residents' perceptions and experiences of extra care housing as an integrated model of housing with care.Design/methodology/approachData were collected in a longitudinal qualitative study based on four extra care housing schemes. Data from interviews with residents, care workers, managers and local commissioners were analysed thematically.FindingsThe integration of housing with care enabled many older people to manage their care proactively. However, the increasing number of residents with complex health and care needs, including chronic illness, led some residents to question the ability of the model to support residents to live independently.Research limitations/implicationsThe study struggled to recruit sufficient residents from the specialist dementia setting who were able to communicate their consent to take part in the research. In addition, the quality of qualitative data collected in interviews with participants at this setting reduced over successive rounds of interviews.Practical implicationsThe study suggests the need to ensure that residents are fully informed about levels of care and support is available when considering a move into extra care housing.Originality/valueThis paper provides a timely opportunity to consider extra care housing as an example of an integrated housing service, particularly in light of the current challenges facing the sector.
Subject
Public Administration,Sociology and Political Science,Health(social science)
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