Housing Strategy 2009-2014 - South Derbyshire District Council

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South Derbyshire District Council Housing Strategy 2009 – 2014 7. HOUSING NEEDS OF SPECIFIC HOUSEHOLD GROUPS IN SOUTH DERBYSHIRE 7.1 Older People 7.1.1 Table 3 below shows the percentage of population projected to be aged 65 and over. South Derbyshire Derbyshire England Population aged 65 and over as a proportion of the total population 2008 14.47% 17.53% 16.08% 2015 16.75% 20.50% 17.88% 2025 18.98% 23.12% 19.87% Population aged 85 and over as a proportion of the total population 2008 1.71% 2.32% 2.19% 2015 1.90% 2.65% 2.49% 2025 2.50% 2.58% 3.28% Source: Based on the Office of National Statistics (ONS) sub national population projections available for England based on the 2006 mid-population estimates 7.1.2 Whilst South Derbyshire’s older population appears to be proportionally lower than Derbyshire and England, it is the rate of that growth which the district will need to plan for. The table below shows that the district’s population aged 85 and over is the fastest growing in Derbyshire with some 88% growth between 2008 and 2025. Table 4: Growth in the population aged 85 and over Population aged 85 and over as a proportion of the total population (000s) District 2008 2025 % change Amber Valley 3 5 67% Bolsover 1.6 2.9 81% Chesterfield 2.4 3.9 63% Derbyshire Dales 2 3.7 85% Erewash 2.5 4.3 72% High Peak 2.3 4 74% North-East Derbyshire 2.3 4.2 83% South Derbyshire 1.6 3 88% England 1,125 1,913 70% Source: Based on the Office of National Statistics (ONS) sub national population projections available for England based on the 2006 mid-population estimates 18

South Derbyshire District Council Housing Strategy 2009 – 2014 7.1.3 The 2001 Census shows that the population in South Derbyshire is relatively younger compared to the other Derbyshire districts. Between 2001 and 2007 the district population has grown by some 12% making it the sixth fastest growing area in England and Wales. Growth in family homes around the parish of Hilton and on the fringes of the Swadlincote urban core have been significant contributing factors. The anticipated growth in homes on the fringes of Derby is also likely to contribute to the future population growth in the district. 7.1.4 As birth rates have been declining in recent years, it is likely there will be a peak in the older population and then a steady decline. Buildings are long-term assets with the potential for over a 60-year life. A challenge will be to meet the current anticipated needs, yet maintain a degree of flexibility to adapt to the changing profile age range and associated needs as well as people’s aspirations. 7.1.5 Since 2003 the Council has taken steps to reconfigure its Sheltered Housing Service to one which has community based wardens rather then the traditional residential warden model and has carried out a programme of refurbishments and improvements to the sheltered housing stock as well as declassified some 10% of the stock to general-purpose accommodation. The Council has also been at the forefront of delivering telecare services across Derbyshire and works closely with the occupational therapist installing monitoring equipment to assist independent living. 7.1.6 The previous Housing Strategy identified a gap in supported housing provision between sheltered housing and residential care. To address this the Council is currently working in partnership with Derbyshire County Council using its own land assets to facilitate an 88 bed extra-care scheme which will also provide a 32-bed specialist residential dementia care unit. Key Issue: Growth in the older population and a need to provide a range of flexible care. 7.2 People with Physical and Sensory requirements 7.2.1 The Disability Living Allowance (DLA) is payable to people who are disabled and who have personal care needs, mobility needs or both. As at February 2005, 46.3 10 per 1000 of the population in England (2,673,000 people in total) were in receipt of this benefit compared to 45.3 per 1,000 of the population in the East Midlands (192,600). In South Derbyshire 3,000 people were in receipt of this benefit. Table 5 below shows that South Derbyshire as one of the lowest level of claimants across Derbyshire. 10 Source: Quarterlty Disability Allowance Statistics for February 2005 available from: http://www.dwp.gov.uk/asd/asd1/dla/dla_feb05_rounded.xls 19

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