Commonly known as Assisted Living or Extra Care housing, these schemes provide a more intensive level of support than traditional sheltered housing. They are intended for older people who need some personal care or other types of help, but who are otherwise able to live safely and independently on their own. There will usually be […]

Moving to live in a care home is probably more complicated than any other home move, yet is often arranged at a time of crisis. Residents will typically have their own room which may or may not be en-suite. This guide aims to help you stay in control of events, understand what care homes are, […]

Daily domestic tasks such as cleaning, clothes washing and making up beds can become more difficult as we get older but there are a range of services that may be available to help you. The guide aims to provide you with some information on the type of home help services that are available, how you […]

Voting for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards 2019 is now open, and residents, staff and visitors of all UK retirement housing schemes and developments are encouraged to join in this annual celebration. Visit our new Housing Awards website to read more: eacawards.org.uk Whether you live in retirement housing, work in a development […]

“A national strategy for older people’s housing is needed to bring together and improve policy in this area” is the overarching conclusion of a cross-party House of Commons Select Committee report published today. Detailed recommendations include: The existing FirstStop Advice Service should be re-funded by the Government to provide an expanded national telephone advice service, […]

The Communities and Local Government Committee is holding an inquiry on housing for older people. The Committee have set up a web forum to hear directly from older people about their experiences of moving home in later life. This will help them understand the challenges people face and help us to focus our inquiry on […]

The UK’s larges building society has launched an innovative programme to support local projects aimed at providing decent places to live in communities which need it most. The housing needs and aspirations of older people are targeted alongside those of families and younger people. The programme has been launched in the North East and Cumbria, […]

A group of pioneering women have set up the UK’s first older women’s cohousing project in High Barnet, north London. Cohousing communities are created and run by their residents. Each household has a self-contained, private home but residents come together to manage their community and share activities. Supporters of cohousing argue that it is a […]