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.
Chancellor must act to help alleviate misery and mental strain of energy costs
The significant lowering of the energy price cap gives the Chancellor greater financial flexibility to protect under-strain households from a rise in energy costs this spring.
The right to adequate housing remains out-of-reach for people with disabilities
A new Lords select committee report highlights how a shortage of adaptable, accessible and appropriate housing is failing millions of people in this country.
Energy blackouts could lead to increase in serious falls in the home
More than 600,000 older people will be at significant risk of harm from a potential energy blackout this winter due to the poor quality of their housing.
