A housing crisis: with the wrong homes! Across England, homes are being built. But in many places, they are not the homes people need, cannot afford, and will not sustain. In parts of Sussex, and in similar markets across the country, the tension is visible. New homes come forward, largely for private sale, in areas...Continue Reading

Cooperation – creating new networks #newnormal #cooperation #care   The last few months have been devastating for our country, but during the Covid-19 pandemic one thing that has shone through has been the willingness of ordinary people and organisations to reach out and help each other. There is more talk of cooperation and community, and...Continue Reading

Out of area placements The National Development Team for Inclusion (NDTi) has just published its report ‘Close to Home’, reviewing out of area placements for adults with mental health conditions. Its findings are concerning, showing that these placements can often go on for long periods of time, with home care coordinators finding it increasingly difficult...Continue Reading

Social housing, what next? With a new government and a Budget scheduled for 11th March, it remains to be seen how this will affect our sector and the provision of social housing and supported living. The government has indicated that it will continue to roll out Universal Credit and there will be changes to the...Continue Reading