Housing, Health, and Care Programme - Join our webinar - 'Supporting older people living with dementia to live independently' on Tuesday 20 May, 10am-12pm online.

News - 23 April 2025

Across the North East and North Cumbria, organisations have come together to establish a Housing, Health, and Care Programme to build on the collaborative work already underway to tackle and mobilise on this important issue. The programme is the region's sector-led improvement initiative focused on delivering better, more integrated housing, care, and support so that people can be healthy, live well, and stay independent in their own home.

Join our webinar!

The programme has launched a series of monthly webinars, hosted by the Northern Housing Consortium, for people working across health, housing and care to learn, share best practice and design solutions together.

Join us for 'Supporting older people living with dementia to live independently' on Tuesday 20 May, 10am-12pm online.

The webinar will focus on how health and housing sectors can work together to support older people, particularly those living with dementia, in maintaining their independence and quality of life. The North East and North Cumbria has a high prevalence of dementia diagnosis (above the national average) and increases in dementia-related care admissions. Therefore, the need for integrated approaches to care is becoming even more vital. This session will explore the ways in which housing solutions, health services, and community support can align to promote well-being, prevent isolation, and create safe, dementia-friendly environments. Experts will share innovative strategies and real-world examples of successful collaborations.

Themes that will be explored include:

· The role of housing in promoting health and well-being for older adults

· Designing dementia-friendly living spaces

· Integrated care models: health and housing services working together

· Best practices for supporting carers and families

 

Delegates will hear from (please note subject to change):

· Helen Forman, Urban Design Manager at West Yorkshire Combined Authority.

· Phil Curran, Head of Everyday Homes, Age UK North Tyneside

· Ruth Ely, TIDE

· Sunderland City Council, TBC

This session is relevant to anyone working across health, housing and social care    

The session will be held on Microsoft Teams and a link will be shared 3-5 days before the event. To book your place, please email events@northern-consortium.org.uk 

The Housing, Health and Care Programme has been co-created by the North East branch of the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS), the NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board, the Northern Housing Consortium, and the TEC Services Association (TSA); with many other partners involved too. You can find out more on our website.

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