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Centre for Ageing Better
24 Aug 2023

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

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Healthy homes: NHS initiatives to improve health by improving homes

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Centre for Ageing Better
19 Nov 2024
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The Impact of Poor Quality Housing on Older People

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Safe Homes Now Spotlight: Older people in poor-quality housing

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Room to improve: innovation and good practice in housing adaptations conference

This conference launched our latest report: Adapting for Ageing. We were delighted to welcome special guest: Nick Knowles, who hosted a panel discussion on home adaptations.

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Action needed on housing with many homes still failing basic standards

Number of households occupied by over 65s has increased dramatically, by 20% since 2008, with many older people still living in homes deemed hazardous, in disrepair, or too cold.

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Homes that help: A personal and professional perspective on home adaptations

This report summarises the findings of a primary research project exploring the lived experiences of individuals who use home adaptations, and practitioners who work alongside them.

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Gina's voice

"I waited nearly two years for my walk-in shower. But it's good. It's worth it."

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Beryl's voice

This is Beryl's experience of self-funding a wet room from a firm canvassing door-to-door.

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Stigmatising products put people off making vital changes to keep their homes safe

Research shows people are delaying making vital changes to homes because of the clinical and stigmatising appearance of products like handrails and ramps.

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The 100-year life – The importance of housing

We need to begin busting myths about housing and ageing, and start focusing on current housing stock.

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The 100 Year Life – A family carer’s perspective

Dame Philippa Russell, Vice-President of Carers UK, calls for ambition when aiming to achieve a happier and healthier 100 Year Life.

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