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We need to put real people at the heart of improving our homes

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19 Aug 2021

The Good Home Inquiry was established to look at the poor quality of our homes, to consider the consequences, and to explore what needs to be done to put things right. It was crucial that real people were at the centre.

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Fixing poor-quality housing: Public backs creation of local home improvement hubs

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19 Aug 2021

With over four million poor-quality homes in England, over half of which are lived in by older people, this new research finds that local hubs have been backed by the public as a way to help address poor housing.

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A good home must be a digitally connected home

Blog
9 Aug 2021

Digital connectivity has become an essential part of what makes a good home, but many people are still missing out on the benefits.

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What is so off-putting about walking and cycling?

Blog
5 Aug 2021

Despite it being one of the easiest ways to build physical activity into daily life, people in mid and later life are less likely to participate in active travel than younger age groups.

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Walking and cycling ‘not safe or attractive enough’ for many in their 50s and 60s

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4 Aug 2021

New report finds that lack of cycle and footpaths, personal safety concerns, and declining health are key barriers to people in their 50s and 60s walking or cycling as a means of travel.

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My vision for an age-friendly city: John, Torbay

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2 Aug 2021

Around 50% of Torbay’s population is over the age of 50. This makes it especially important to have a platform for older members so that their area can be a better place to grow old in.

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How can we change news media portrayals of older people?

Blog
29 Jul 2021
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Current research tells us that media depictions of ageing and older people are largely negative. It’s time we challenged these ageist portrayals.

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Dr Carole Easton OBE to stay on as Chief Executive

News
29 Jul 2021

Carole, who has had an extensive career in the voluntary sector, will be staying on as Chief Executive for the next year.

  • Age-friendly Movement

Latest research from others

Mind the Gap: A systematic review of barriers, facilitators, and experiences of care transitions for people living with dementia and their informal caregivers
Greene, L., et al., The Gerontologist
This article examines factors affecting care transitions for people with dementia and their caregivers.
The workforce learning slowdown?
Learning and Work Institute
This report examines adult learning in the UK.

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