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Keeping people safe at home? What self-isolation means for those living in poor housing

An estimated 10 million people live in a poor-quality home that risks their health, nearly one fifth of all homes.

Home and dry: The need for decent homes in later life

The Centre for Ageing Better and Care & Repair England's new report reveals that over two million over-55s are living in a home that endangers their health or wellbeing.

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National scandal of poor housing for over-55s revealed in new report

New report from the Centre for Ageing Better and Care & Repair England has found that over two million over-55s are living in a home that endangers their health or wellbeing.

Local leadership can create better later lives for us all

Leadership is needed locally as well as nationally if we’re all going to benefit equally from our longer lives. A key source of that leadership must be local government.

Unlocking doors with London Loo Codes

A lack of public toilets in London is being tackled head-on by community forum, London Loo Codes, a Twitter account allowing people to share access codes for toilets located in restaurants, cafes, and other buildings across the city.

Ageing needs to be part of the debate about urban regeneration

Cities across the UK are planning serious regeneration projects. But are they considering the needs of older people?

Beyond a ‘decent’ home – what do we want our future homes to look like?

Too many older people are living in homes that don't meet their needs - and if we don't make change now, that number is only set to increase.

Non-decent homes and later life in England: Headline statistics

New report from Ageing Better and Care & Repair England finds that 10 million people across England are set to spend winter in homes that don’t meet the government's basic standard of decency.

Home adaptations infographics

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.