Partnership working

There is no single method or solution to providing the environment and support needed to enable people to 'age in place'. We know that for people to remain comfortable and secure as they get older, without the need to move, there are a range of needs that must be met. Not only physical, but social, environmental, and emotional needs, too.

Rosaire Gardens and Rosaire Court are the result of a unique partnership and commitment to collaborative working with The States Health and Social Services and Housing Departments, Housing 21, and Rosaire Sheltered Housing Limited to develop accommodation and support that meet these range of needs.

Each partner brings its own specialised expertise to the development of accommodation, support services and care services to enable older people in Guernsey to live independently in their home for as long as possible.

Housing 21's role: One of England's top three specialist social housing landlords creating housing, support and care for older people. Have expertise and track record in the delivery of care and support services for older people, currently delivering over 29,000 care hours per week. Housing 21 has also developed, built and currently manages over 14,000 sheltered and extra care housing flats for older people.

The States: The Housing Department and the Health and Social Services Department have jointly identified the need to provide older people in Guernsey with alternative housing, care and support options that will enable them to retain independence for as long as possible and avoid moving on into residential care. The two departments will work in ongoing partnership with Housing 21.

Rosaire Sheltered Housing Limited: Bring expertise and private sector ethos to the scheme. Working with architects and other partners on the project are responsible for delivering to Housing 21 a sustainable built community that will provide the opportunity for older people in Guernsey to live independently and exercise choice in how they live.