The Lead Commissioner: All Age Independence introduced a report regarding planning for sufficient Extra Care Housing in Wirral. The report set out the plan to provide appropriate Extra Care Housing schemes in Wirral, that would support Wirral residents with eligible needs. These were needs that were assessed as eligible under the Care Act 2014. Details were given of the planned development of 554 units by 2025 on Wirral, and the work being undertaken with Liverpool City Region and Cheshire colleagues to develop a strategic approach to the provision of such units.

The Lead Commissioner responded to a number of comments from Members regarding the demand for these schemes and the principles around more specific extra care housing schemes.

Members welcomed the report and commented upon the importance of providing extra care housing, maintaining people’s independence as much as possible.  

Resolved – That the development of further plans for the growth of Extra Care Housing for Wirral, be agreed and the targets for growth and engagement with potential partners to identify opportunities for further Extra Care schemes, be supported.