The Changing Views of Care Homes in the UK

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Mr Stevens, Chief executive of NHS England has recently talked about his disappointment if nursing homes still could be found in the next 50 years probably because nursing homes are still understood as ‘a place to die’. However, quite different approach and perspective to nursing homes is in Denmark since 1987, where the construction of care homes for older people had been stopped and a new concept of independent living has started to develop – the country has encouraged the developments of independent specialised housing for elderly.

According to D.Perkin, a director in one of the companies in health sector, the statement of NHS chief executive is correct – older people should receive more support at home – however in order to implement this idea in the UK and facilitate the same level of support, healthcare practices, social service for seniors as it is in Denmark of Japan would be very difficult. In other countries where attention to seniors is much more supported, services such as day care centres are common and it popular for older people who do not want to live in care homes for a long term. Also, the transportation is provided for seniors as well – seniors have a choice to spend time in nursing homes for a short period of time if they decide to leave the family for a few days.

Oxford University has estimated that around £34bn a year are spent on UK’s care sector that is one of the highest expenditures in Europe. Mr Stevens is really optimistic and is hoping that in 50 years’ time the number of people who have Alzheimer will decrease significantly because of the improvements in medical research. The first chemical that could possibly stop the death of brain tissue has been discovered by a research team thus there is a possibility of distressing neurodegenerative disease to be fought.

A new type of care facilities in the UK has also origins from Holland, where a new concept of care homes where analysed in details and the result was the creation of a village that would change the lifestyle of older people. The studies has shown that people with anger problems who were dependent on medication have enjoyed living in retirement villages and their overall life satisfaction has increased significantly.

Currently the average cost for a nursing home is around £750 a week, while the cost of retirement homes for people worth Dementia care is about £1000 a week.

Although it seems difficult to measure the happiness of each patient, the overall results showed that the number of medication that senior residents take has decreased, people started to eat better thus the life span has expanded. The idea of senior homes in UK is changing and it is more about caring environments rather than about a place where elderly “go to die”.

Will Buy-to-Let properties bring you profit and other benefits?

Buy-to-Let mortgages might look attractive and a good way to earn money, but according to money advice service it can be more risky and expensive compared to buying a new property.

The growing returns on rental properties are on average 8.73% in Southampton according to HSBC research. Buy-to-let properties in Reading and Brighton are considered to be the next best towns since it have the fastest growing returns because of increasing rental prices. The turns are not as fast in London since house process have arisen faster compared to rents.

Expensive Apartments in Sussex

An expensive luxurious house can be found in Lindfield. The house was established in 16^th century and was extended in the late 19^th century bv a stained glass artist, who have contributed to the work of many famous buildings across many countries. East Wing has still got some aspects of stained glass, hand carved oak joinery as well as ceiling mouldings and it was featured as Palace of Art back in 1901.

The building is approx. 7,500 sq. foot, with a strong character and charm throughout. The reception area has a uniquely carved oak panelling that creates an outstanding representation. Whereas west windows have some features from Greek tradition in the drawing room and library that have original ornate ceilings with luxurious ornament decorations and fireplaces. The building is a great heritage in one of the Sussex Villages.

Another outstanding apartment can be found in the coast of Sussex. Finale House in Kingston Gorse is a newly launched property in Sussex that was originally built 10 years ago and takes 9,200 sq. feet. The house has 6 bedrooms with en suites therefore is a great option for a big family. Moreover, there are 44ft games room and indoor swimming pool, gym, sauna, playzone in the garden. Recent balcony improvements have been done to enhance the views.