Publisher's Synopsis
Very sheltered housing is the latest in a long line of special housing for elderly people. Like many new initiatives it evolved from experiments in different parts of the country, but up until now no evaluation of these innovative schemes had taken place. This research, a national survey followed by case studies of ten local authorities and ten housing associations, was intended to find out whether very sheltered housing was a cost effective option for frail elderly people, and one which they wanted. With the expected growth in the number of very elderly people it is important to consider all new forms of housing provision.
