Camden Council are being criticised for their lack of suitable housing for elderly residents.
Camden Federation of Private Tenants estimates that over 3000 people in Camden feel trapped in their own home. This may be because there are not enough modifications being made in current accommodation. As well as a lack of purpose built properties designed specifically for those with mobility issues.
Dr Bromilow, from the West Hampstead Medical Centre in Solent Road said:
“Even a prisoner being kept in solitary confinement gets intermittent visits from a prison guard, and it is somewhat ironic that solitary confinement is used as a very rare form of punishment for prisoners, yet it is unfortunate standard for many pensioners,”
City News spoke to Councillor Alison Kelly, Chair of North and Central London Scrutiny Committee. She said the council are taking the issue of isolation ‘very seriously’. But stressed the importance of utilising resources in the voluntary sector, as well as their finances.
A new housing development in West Hampstead is being built to in to the council’s Lifetime Homes Standard. This means they are designed to be accessible and adaptable as people’s circumstances and needs change with age. But critics find the plans don’t address the borough’s current issue with accessibility.
Derek Jarman, the chair of Kentish Town DMC feels that there should be more consideration when building and adapting existing properties in the borough. His suggestions include dropped kerbs near lifts, and external power supplies to charge mobility scooters.
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The number of Camden residents over 75 year old is predicted to increase by 32% by 2024.
over 4,400 females ages 75+ and over 1,800 men live alone in Camden
the total population estimate for camden older people population 65+ is estimated to be 28,200 equal to 11.7% of the population
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Camden Council are being criticised for their lack of suitable housing for elderly residents.
Camden Federation of Private Tenants estimates that over 3000 people in Camden feel trapped in their own home. This may be because there are not enough modifications being made in current accommodation. As well as a lack of purpose built properties designed specifically for those with mobility issues.
Dr Bromilow, from the West Hampstead Medical Centre in Solent Road said:
“Even a prisoner being kept in solitary confinement gets intermittent visits from a prison guard, and it is somewhat ironic that solitary confinement is used as a very rare form of punishment for prisoners, yet it is unfortunate standard for many pensioners,”
City News spoke to Councillor Alison Kelly, Chair of North and Central London Scrutiny Committee. She said the council are taking the issue of isolation ‘very seriously’. But stressed the importance of utilising resources in the voluntary sector, as well as their finances.
A new housing development in West Hampstead is being built to in to the council’s Lifetime Homes Standard. This means they are designed to be accessible and adaptable as people’s circumstances and needs change with age. But critics find the plans don’t address the borough’s current issue with accessibility.
Derek Jarman, the chair of Kentish Town DMC feels that there should be more consideration when building and adapting existing properties in the borough. His suggestions include dropped kerbs near lifts, and external power supplies to charge mobility scooters.
Key Facts:
The number of Camden residents over 75 year old is predicted to increase by 32% by 2024.
over 4,400 females ages 75+ and over 1,800 men live alone in Camden
the total population estimate for camden older people population 65+ is estimated to be 28,200 equal to 11.7% of the population
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