The Supporting People Living with Dementia in Extra Care Housing (DemECH) project was an 18-month study funded by the NIHR School for Social Care Research and led by the University of Worcester’s Association for Dementia Studies which uses a mixed methods

SOLLA helps people and their families in finding trusted accredited financial advisers who understand financial needs in later life. A well-qualified financial adviser who is also somebody who understands the plans you need to make for your retirement yea

Older Persons Shared Ownership offers people who are unable to purchase a suitable home on the open market, an affordable home ownership option. Alternatively, people who are looking to sell an existing property can use shared ownership as a means to free

The home you have in later life affects your wellbeing and your ability to be independent. Even if you are happy living where you are now, it is wise to think about what you might need from your home in the future. This guide provides information about

This factsheet has information about applying for housing from local authorities (i.e. council homes) and/or housing associations. It explains:  how waiting lists are organised;  how to apply to be added onto a waiting list;  how properties are allo

The coming demographic shift will have significant implications for the housing market, with a growing need for age-appropriate housing options that meet their needs and requirements. This report draws extensively on survey findings to provide compre

This report follows a year-long inquiry by the APPG into the existing accommodation for our ageing population, and notes that some of it is well past its sell-by date. The report considers ‘what next’ for the worst of yesteryear’s ‘sheltered’ housing – th

The market for independent and assisted living with onsite care provision continues to be an increasingly attractive option for older people as an alternative to long term care. The demand for homes in IRCs (Integrated Retirement Communities) has been bui