Accessible homes are a matter of social justice
We all deserve a home that keeps us safe and healthy and enables us to live the life we want at every age, but for far too many people this is a remote prospect.
Too many homes don’t meet the needs of people in later life. We want everyone to be able to live in a safe and suitable home as they get older.
Most people want to live in their own home, in the communities they belong to, for as long as possible.
But far too many older people are currently living in homes that are endangering their lives. Much of the housing in England is dangerous or unsuitable for older people. Homes are not safe or warm. They have hazards and are inaccessible for someone with a disability.
This needlessly costs society millions each year in NHS and social care costs. We want to make homes more age-friendly so that more people can remain living independently, healthily and happily as they grow older.