Best practice in promoting social well-being in extra care housing: A literature review

This review highlights some key factors in promoting social well-being for older people, including:

• the availability of inclusive and diverse activities, both social and creative;
• the provision of a range of facilities as venues for social interaction, particularly a shop, a restaurant and a garden;
• imaginative and accessible design that promotes a sense of community;
• access to social networks beyond the housing scheme;
• opportunities for service users to be involved in decisions about care delivery and service development;
• and a person-centred approach to care provision.

It also identifies groups of older people who are particularly at risk of social isolation.