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Ambiguities and Contradictions in the Provision of Sheltered Housing for Older People*

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  20 January 2009

David Clapham  and
Moira Munro
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Abstract

This paper examines the current model of sheltered housing and explores a central contradiction in that model: namely that if only those people who most need and appreciate the unique features of sheltered housing were allocated places in schemes, the existing model ultimately could not provide sufficient support. This central contradiction leads to a fundamental lack of clarity in the role of sheltered housing. This is reflected in the ambiguities apparent in allocation practices, where judgements are typically made not only in relation to the tenants' needs and demands but also in relation to the impact on schemes. Evidence is presented from a recent study of sheltered and amenity housing in Scotland, which exposes these issues and suggestions are made as to how the traditional model of sheltered housing can be made more flexible and more suited to those who need and value it most.

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Journal of Social Policy , Volume 19 , Issue 1 , January 1990 , pp. 27 - 45
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1990

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