HAPPI Hour - Carers in Extra Care Housing

In partnership with Carers UK and in celebration of Carers Week 2025, we were pleased to present this HAPPI Hour webinar exploring the connection between formal and informal care in extra care housing We showcase a new briefing with Carers UK on the key housing characteristics of carers, based on insights from their recent national State of Caring survey. Additionally, we highlight a new research project funded by the NIHR Policy Research Programme, led by the University of Kent’s PSSRU, examining the benefits and costs of domiciliary care. We also hear a view making the case for funding for extra care. Chapters: 00:00 - 01:33 - Welcome and introduction 01:34 - 16:38 - Carers UK, unpaid carers and housing 16:39 - 26:42 - DomCare: The Benefits and Costs of Domiciliary Care 26:43 - 38:47 - Making the case for funding for extra care 38:48 - 58:49 - Questions and panel debate 58:50 - 1:00:11 - Thanks and close