CSR AT MIDLOTHIAN
Midlothian Council endorses the principles of corporate governance, namely openness and inclusivity, integrity and accountability. The Housing (Scotland) Act 2001 requires Scottish local authorities to develop a Local Housing Strategy which must assess housing provision and the provision of related services in the authority’s area, including in particular:
- the nature and condition of the housing stock
- the needs of persons in the area for housing accommodation
- the demand for, and availability of, housing accommodation
- the needs of persons in the area for, and the availability of, housing accommodation designed or adapted for persons with special needs
- Dementia-friendly interior and exterior design, including clear signage throughout, and memorable images and colours to help residents recognise where they are in the building
- Sufficient lighting system to support those with deteriorating eyesight (a common issue for people as they age)
- Colour coded corridors to help people associate the colour with the location of their home
- Wide corridors which provide excellent access for wheelchairs and mobility scooters.
- Smart telehealth technology to assist with care (to suit individual needs)
- Garden designed for dementia and sensory impairment and outside gym exercise equipment designed for elderly people.
- The long term outcome will be the creation of more sustainable communities by:
- Ensuring tenants are central to the care planning process
- Working in partnership with tenants, their families and other professionals in the provision of care
- Flexibly meeting the changing care and support needs of tenants
- Providing a hub to involve and engage the local community and tenants in activities, social interaction and health promotion
- Providing a dementia friendly home
Finaliste
European Responsible Housing Awards 2014
Datos
Modalidad Local social sustainability