Housing Management Dementia Isobel Godwin 12 th October

Housing Management & Dementia Isobel Godwin 12 th October 2018

Housing and Dementia • Onward Overview • Why dementia is Onwards business • Housing Management and Dementia - Within our housing history - What we did and continue to do - What we have learned • Questions & Comments

Onward Overview • Five organisations became one • 35, 000 homes owned and managed • 80% general needs • 20% sheltered and supported • Turnover of £ 150 m • 800+ staff • Three regions: Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside

Number of people with dementia Why dementia is Onwards business 2. 1 M 850 k 2015 1. 1 M 2025 2051 Our Vision: To make a positive difference to the communities we serve

Housing Management and Dementia Within our housing history • People with dementia put in mental hospitals • Outcast as crazy old people • Evicted for behaving differently

Housing Management and Dementia What we did and continue to do; • Raise awareness through training • Work with specialist partners & experts • Improving our buildings - Working towards dementia friendly schemes & communities

Housing Management and Dementia What we have learned; • People can living with dementia can live in their own homes • Sheltered and extra care housing • Work with specialist partners & experts • Improving our buildings • Building dementia friendly buildings

Questions & Comments