This guide is designed to be of practical assistance to those involved in the planning and development of extra care housing. It looks briefly at demographics, market research, feasibility studies, option appraisal, tenure, planning policy issues, plannin

This report draws on the experience of the residents, including their reasons for moving there, the location, community, amenities, satisfaction etc.

Retirement villages are a relatively new type of provision in the UK. Using the authors own research and other studies, the report reviews evidence to date on the impact of retirement villages. There are several key themes including – the potential for th

This report presents a comprehensive overview of the most recent evidence related to new and emerging models of housing with care for later life. Reflecting the current emphasis on developing evidence-based policy and practice, the review focuses on prim

Summary of research by William Laing (Laing & Buisson) who devised a means of calculating the reasonable operating costs of efficient care homes for older people. The reesarch is intended to offer a guide to all parties involved in negotiating baseline fe

Briefing paper focusing on the options for funding long-term care and the lessons that can be drawn from other countries experiences.

Report investigating the current system of equity release and possible developments in the future.

Report on a small scale study that explored how older people in sheltered homes use the internet and how they and their carers feel about onlilne service access