New homes for the elderly
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New homes for the elderly
by GD on Mon 09 Jun 2008, 8:19 pm
The States housing at Mont Arrive currently comprises ten badly run down semi-detached houses. The have now have plans to demolish them and build 15 bungalows instead especially designed for older people
Steve Williams from the Guernsey Housing Association says, "We're providing bungalows with level access so there's no steps and the accommodation's all there on the ground floor. There is use of the roof space as well and it means that we're trying to incorporate elements of something called Lifetime Homes that's been looked at very closely in the UK in terms of adaptability for people as they get older so for example there's wider doors and hallways, that sort of thing, turning circles if someone does use a wheelchair."
With the population ageing, better care and facilities for older people has already been identified as a priority by the States. They're looking into a wide range of things that will need to be addressed, and housing is one of the key areas. This project should help alleviate that problem, and at the same time help with another - the lack of suitable States accommodation for some people who need it.
Its great to see the States finally getting rid of these old run down homes, and build decent housing...
Steve Williams from the Guernsey Housing Association says, "We're providing bungalows with level access so there's no steps and the accommodation's all there on the ground floor. There is use of the roof space as well and it means that we're trying to incorporate elements of something called Lifetime Homes that's been looked at very closely in the UK in terms of adaptability for people as they get older so for example there's wider doors and hallways, that sort of thing, turning circles if someone does use a wheelchair."
With the population ageing, better care and facilities for older people has already been identified as a priority by the States. They're looking into a wide range of things that will need to be addressed, and housing is one of the key areas. This project should help alleviate that problem, and at the same time help with another - the lack of suitable States accommodation for some people who need it.
Its great to see the States finally getting rid of these old run down homes, and build decent housing...
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Re: New homes for the elderly
by kat on Mon 09 Jun 2008, 8:48 pm
I shall put our name down for one of those
Just what we need...and in an area that is quiet close to the shops
Just what we need...and in an area that is quiet close to the shops
Re: New homes for the elderly
by Thistle on Tue 10 Jun 2008, 8:46 am
looks like these are being built by the gha.so 75% of these will be allocated to people already in states housing.this will leave more family homes to be reallocated. can only be good for the housing stock and the waiting list
Re: New homes for the elderly
by Digger on Thu 12 Jun 2008, 9:15 pm
HOUSING is tearing down sound family homes so that bungalows for the
older tenants can be built in the wrong place, according to a former
estate agent and builder.
Pat Donaldson said he had visited the Mont Arrive estate, where 10
States houses are to make way for 15 Guernsey Housing Association
bungalows. ‘They are in good condition. There’s no cracks and the roofs
are good. It’s silly to knock them down. You would not pull down a
cottage just because of its age.’
But Housing minister Dave Jones said the 80-year-old homes had
reached the end of their useful life. Refurbishment would cost around
£100,000 and surveys showed a need for more one- and two-bedroom
properties for older tenants.
‘We need new housing that meets modern standards not only in terms
of living space, but which will also reduce the levels of energy needed
to heat and power these homes,’ said Deputy Jones.
It appears not everyone is happy with this scheme .What do you think ?
older tenants can be built in the wrong place, according to a former
estate agent and builder.
Pat Donaldson said he had visited the Mont Arrive estate, where 10
States houses are to make way for 15 Guernsey Housing Association
bungalows. ‘They are in good condition. There’s no cracks and the roofs
are good. It’s silly to knock them down. You would not pull down a
cottage just because of its age.’
But Housing minister Dave Jones said the 80-year-old homes had
reached the end of their useful life. Refurbishment would cost around
£100,000 and surveys showed a need for more one- and two-bedroom
properties for older tenants.
‘We need new housing that meets modern standards not only in terms
of living space, but which will also reduce the levels of energy needed
to heat and power these homes,’ said Deputy Jones.
It appears not everyone is happy with this scheme .What do you think ?
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Re: New homes for the elderly
by Thistle on Fri 13 Jun 2008, 7:40 am
i think it is a brilliant idea.i wonder if pat donaldson has ever been in one of the houses in mont arrive.more smaller homes are needed for an ageing population.this way 75% of the new homes will be allocated to states tenants and the rest rented out from the gha waiting list.how can the area be wrong.there are buses,checkers,co-op longstore even a chippy across the road. there are already states owned properties in the estate for older people which are not being demolished . so imo this is the ideal place for these bungalows.