Housing for Older People: Second Report of Session 2017–19
It is a well-known fact that we have an ageing population. But what steps are we taking to ensure that the housing on offer for older people now and in the future is suitable? This landmark report by the Communities and Local Government Committee contai
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Advice for later life
You don’t have to be retired yourself to pick up great tips. This is a fantastic resource for relatives, volunteers, healthcare workers and anyone closely involved with older people.
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Research on the Future Housing Aspirations of Older People
This summary report presents findings from research carried out by the Housing Executive in June and July 2012 into the future housing aspirations of older people. The research was carried out on behalf of the Department for Social Development (DSD) a
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Housing an Ageing Population (England)
With an ageing population, the question of how to address the UK’s housing crisis for older people is an acute one. Build rates are generally substantially lower than forecast need and the issue is exacerbated further for older people; who must also consi
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New approaches to housing for older people
This briefing, the latest in our ‘new approaches’ series looks at housing for older people and how housing organisations can respond to housing demand and the needs and aspirations of older people. This publication has been developed with the support o
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Thinking Ahead: Housing, Care & Related Finance in Later Life
Silverlinks have developed a new “teach yourself” booklet which you can work through online in your own time. It will help you to understand what housing & care options may be available to you in later life, and include practical activities and checklist
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Ageing: the silver lining
The Local Government Association (LGA) Task and Finish Group on Ageing was established to explore the challenges and opportunities that an ageing population presents for local government and local communities, now and over the next 20-30 years. The Group’
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Living Longer, Living Well in Warwickshire: Adding value to people’s lives
Written by Elizabeth Phillips, MBE, Chief Executive of Age UK Warwickshire, and Danaë Sheridan, Chair of the Warwickshire Older People’s Forum, this blog for the Housing LIN sets out how the Third Sector in Warwickshire are working in partnership with sta
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