Adults Supported Housing Market Position Statement August 2024

There is an estimated need for c.910 units (c.455 units for social or affordable rent and c.455 for sale) of housing for older people within the Borough. It is assumed that up to 50 percent of this estimated need could be met through mainstream housing that is designed as accessible to older people, even if it is not technically designated for this demographic. This will include mainstream housing designated as accessible and adaptable to standards (M4(2) and M4(3)). 

The estimated housing with care net need to 2032 is c.444 units of which c.222 for social or affordable rent and c.222 for sale. Whilst traditionally extra care schemes are aimed at the over 55 age group, we are keen to explore access to a younger cohort with care needs and how schemes can be used to facilitate multi-generational living. We would also like to explore a "modern vision" of sheltered accommodation and are happy to discuss this with current and prospective partners.  

There is significant growth and under provision to meet the local housing needs of the older community within Stockton-on-Tees. We are encouraging partners to be innovative and creative in respect of the use of internal space, consider "future proofing", adopting quality standards removing the requirement for expensive adaptations as needs change and improving accessibility both to and within new homes. Equally, we are interested in exploring opportunities to utilise technology to better support local people in their homes, creating safer environments, allowing residents to maintain independence for as long as possible, and relieving existing service pressures. Accommodation solutions for the older community should not be limited to "bungalows", although we want to see bungalow provision increased and not limited to rented accommodation, as some customers will have the ability to access the intermediate affordable housing sector.