TRANSFER OF OLDER PEOPLE'S HOMES

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That this House recognises that the transfer of older people's homes to specialist providers can bring immense benefits to residents in terms of health and well-being; therefore welcomes the publication of extra guidance in Annex D of the ODPM's Housing Transfer Manual 2003, concerning good practice in the transfer of older people's homes to housing associations; and encourages local authorities considering stock transfer options to understand the needs of older people to ensure they to not become a forgotten part of the transfer process.