Ageing population a priority on housing
Dealing with the ageing population needs will be central to Powys County Council’s (PCC) future housing projects.
At a meeting of the Health, Care and Housing Scrutiny Committee tomorrow, councillors will be told how PCC intends to develop 250 affordable homes in the county by 2023.
Newly promoted head of housing and community development, Nina Davies, will explain to the committee why extra care facilities will become a “corporate imperative” to PCC.
In her briefing report Mrs Davies says: “As a result of study tThe major need has been identified as a form of extra care housing that offers more then the traditional sheltered accommodation and yet is not fully residential care.
“This model is also proposed to provide hub and outreach services of care and support in any given area.
