Consultation Now Open: Independent Living & Care Needs Policy

2nd April 2026

Thorner’s Homes has launched a consultation on its updated Independent Living & Care Needs Policy, which sets out how we support residents to live safely and independently within our almshouse community.

The policy provides greater clarity around:

• What independent living means in practice
• The type of support residents may need
• How we work with health and social care partners if needs change

It also reinforces that Thorner’s Homes is not a care home, and that personal care must be provided by external services or family support.

We have published a range of supporting documents, including a resident summary leaflet and consultation letters, to help explain the policy clearly.

The consultation is open until 20th April 2026.

We welcome feedback from residents, families, and partner organisations.

For more information see Independent Living & Care Needs Policy Consultation

View the consultation documents and have your say via our Downloads page Downloads