Hospital discharge: How home improvement services can help people come home from hospital safely

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.

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.

A home for (later) life?

Building accessible and flexible homes isn't just about later life - it's about making sure our homes are fit for a lifetime of use.

Andy's voice

After suffering a stroke and a period of being homeless, Andy began seeing his life improve with the help of Peabody housing association.

How councils can provide better support for those moving home in later life

Report calls on councils to provide better support and information to help people to move home in later life.

Home truths: Housing options and advice for people in later life

This report demonstrates the need for understanding the local context and speaking to local communities when developing information and advice services.

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New figures reveal ongoing decent homes crisis for older people

New data from the English Housing Survey show a sharp increase in the number of older households, with too many still living in non-decent homes.

Age Without Limits

Age-friendly Employer Pledge

Safe Homes Now

The State of Ageing 2023-24

Hospital discharge: How home improvement services can help people come home from hospital safely