Home is where most people want to be in later life and 80% of homeowners aged 65 and over wish to stay where they are. Homes are important for health and wellbeing – home adaptations can delay a move into residential care by four years.
Millions in cold and damp homes could be at greater risk of COVID-19 this winter
About 1 in 5 homes in England do not meet the national standard to be considered in decent condition. These are more likely to be lived in by people identified as most at risk from the virus, new report shows.
The Good Home Inquiry launched to find policy solutions for England's housing crisis
The Good Home Inquiry is an evidence-based analysis of England’s housing policies to determine the causes of, and solutions to, the poor quality of so much of our housing.
Can COVID-19 encourage changes in how we think about products within our homes?
Retailers and marketers have a clear role in stimulating demand for inclusive products by highlighting to consumers why certain products are easier to use and helping them identify products that better meet their needs.
We want more retailers to bring inclusively designed home products to the market, such as eye-level ovens and walk-in showers, that work for all of us at every age.