supported housing provision
Barking and Dagenham Council is updating on its progress towards housing targets for older people.
Barking and Dagenham Council is currently updating on its progress towards London Plan housing targets for specialist older people's housing, which provides integrated support services for individuals needing assistance to live independently. In October 2026, the Overview and Scrutiny Committee received an update on the council's provision, which includes 1,121 homes for age-designated, retirement, and sheltered housing. The council also provides 150 rented homes in extra care housing across four schemes and 229 registered beds in three care homes for older people.
The council's update in October 2026 noted that a complete borough-wide unit total for supported living, Shared Lives, and floating support is not yet available. No further discussions or decisions on supported housing provision are currently scheduled in the supplied material.
Key facts
- Barking and Dagenham Council provides 1,121 homes for age-designated, retirement, and sheltered housing. Source
- The council has 150 rented homes in extra care housing across four schemes. Source
- Barking and Dagenham Council has 229 registered beds in three care homes for older people. Source
- A complete borough-wide unit total for supported living is not yet available. Source
- The Overview and Scrutiny Committee received an update in October 2026. Source
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