The Health Scrutiny Committee met on Thursday 8 October 2026 to discuss updates on Extra Care and Supported Housing Provision, the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Trauma Responsive Programme, and the Overview Report. The committee endorsed the development of the Supported Housing Strategy for Manchester City Council and the requirements of the Supported Housing Regulatory Oversight Act (SHROA), and acknowledged progress in Extra Care and Supported Housing provision, while also noting the challenges in meeting demand. They also noted the progress of the ACEs and Trauma Responsive Programme, with a commitment to making Manchester a trauma-responsive city.

Update on Extra Care and Supported Housing Provision

The committee received a report detailing progress on Manchester's Enabling Independence Accommodation Strategy, which aims to increase the availability of accommodation, care, and support options for independent living. The report highlighted the significant demand for Extra Care and Supported Housing, with plans for future developments and the implementation of the Supported Housing Regulatory Oversight Act (SHROA).

Key points discussed included:

• Progress and Demand: The committee welcomed the progress made in expanding Extra Care and Supported Housing, acknowledging the candid nature of the report. They noted the projected demand for these services across the city and requested future reports include more data to track delivery against this demand.
• Resident Testimonies: Jenny Dexter, Head of Independent Living at Wythenshawe Community Housing Group, provided an overview of the benefits of Extra Care accommodation, including reduced social isolation and delayed need for acute care. Residents Ken and David from Village 135 shared their positive experiences of living in Extra Care accommodation.
• Future Developments and Challenges: The report outlined upcoming Extra Care and Supported Housing developments, including Kindred House, the UK's first LGBTQ+ majority Extra Care scheme, and Jurby Avenue, a specialist dementia-focused Extra Care scheme. The committee acknowledged the challenges in meeting the rising demand for specialist accommodation and welcomed the proposed licensing scheme, emphasizing the importance of its correct administration to improve housing standards.
• Supported Housing Strategy: The committee endorsed the development of the new Supported Housing Strategy for Manchester City Council and the requirements of SHROA, with assurances that specific consideration would be given to autistic adults.

The committee made the following decisions:

• Acknowledge the current position regarding Extra Care and Supported Housing.
• Acknowledge the challenges regarding the future development pipeline for Extra Care and Supported Housing across Manchester.
• Endorse the development of the Supported Housing Strategy for Manchester City Council and the requirements of the Supported Housing Regulatory Oversight Act (2023) - (SHROA).

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Trauma Informed Practice

The committee received an update on the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Trauma Responsive Programme, which aims to make Manchester a trauma-responsive city. The report detailed progress in achieving the programme's five objectives, including embedding trauma-informed approaches in organisations, giving a voice to those with lived experience, creating resilient communities, ensuring equality and diversity, and measuring the programme's impact.

Key points discussed included:

• Programme Progress: The committee welcomed the report and the progress made, particularly the development of the Trauma Responsive Live Well Framework. They thanked Councillor Green for her championing of this subject.
• Lived Experience and Collaboration: Christopher Egan, Lived Experience Senior Lead at We Are Survivors, emphasized the importance of lived experience in designing responses to trauma and highlighted the positive reception of the 'When They Tell You' guide for professionals. Mhlawase Zingano from Barnardos spoke about the collaborative development of the Trauma Responsive Charter for Manchester, designed to help organisations embed trauma-responsive practices.
• Trauma-Responsive North Manchester: The committee noted and welcomed the investment from Live Well to develop a Trauma Responsive North Manchester, seeing it as an opportunity to create a scalable model. Questions were raised about the anticipated timescale for this initiative.
• All-Age Approach: The Programme Lead confirmed that trauma-informed practice is an all-age approach, acknowledging that specific work with older people, previously reported, was not detailed in this update but would be included in future reports.

The committee decided to note the report.

Overview Report

The committee received the Overview Report, which included a summary of key decisions within the committee's remit, responses to previous recommendations, and the committee's work programme.

A member requested that an update report on the Manchester Equipment & Adaptations Partnership (MEAP) be added to the Work Programme, which was supported by the committee.

The committee decided to note the report and agree the work programme, incorporating the suggested addition.