An innovative new housing development for older people in Fakenham has opened its doors to the public.

Debbie Hope, Housing 21's Head of Development, discusses why housing for older people is an exciting and growing sector to become involved in.

A new Extra Care development for people over the age of 55 in Cookridge is now complete. Housing 21’s Lady Ida Lodge, which forms part of a Grade II listed building originally built in 1889, will provide much needed housing and care for local older people.

Housing 21 are delighted to announce two new appointments and the formation of a new Executive Team, as the organisation renews focus on providing increased scope and capacity to achieve ambitions of developing and improving its services.

Housing 21 has urged the Prime Minister to take immediate action to expand new options that sit between the traditional care solutions of care homes, and receiving care at home.

An Extra Care development for people over the age of 55 on Peckham Chase in Eastergate is now complete.

Work has begun on a new 80 apartment Extra Care Living development in Didcot as part of the Great Western Park Urban Extension Scheme.

Evelyn Sande, a care worker at Housing 21, talks about why she got the COVID vaccine, and how she got over her initial worries after realising how safe it was.

Claire Charlton, Head of Extra Care – North at Housing 21, explains the rise in popularity of alternative housing and care options and why more people have moved into Extra Care properties in the last year.