Living in a cold home: A Good Home Network briefing

We must do more for the growing demographic of older renters

A recent government report found 27% of privately rented homes are considered non-decent, meaning that it could be a health risk to occupants and lacks many basic provisions.

Urgent need to make existing housing stock fit for the future

Read our press release about our partnership with Care & Repair England to tackle non-decent housing across England.

Ageing Better welcomes moves to breakdown barriers for older and disabled people

The Government has announced measures to help people with disabilities to get on in the workplace and live well at home.

Response to Habinteg report on accessible homes

A report by Habinteg has highlighted the fact that there are 13.9 million disabled people in the UK yet just 7% of English homes currently provide even the most basic accessibility features.

Response to increased funding for Disabled Facilities Grant

The national Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) budget will increase by 8% to £505m.

Funding for research exploring impact of home adaptations

We're funding research to explore the effects of home adaptations that help people in later life to bathe safely and independently.

Suitable housing for later life

Many baby-boomers either don’t want to or can't downsize. The lack of suitable homes prevents many people moving at all.

We need an integrated approach to updating our housing stock

Almost none of the UK’s homes are accessible for people with a disability, and many are poorly insulated and excessively cold.

Age Without Limits

Age-friendly Employer Pledge

Safe Homes Now

The State of Ageing 2023-24

Living in a cold home: A Good Home Network briefing