This briefing outlines some of the challenges and proposes potential solutions to help home improvement services to support people living in cold homes.
This is a summary of the third meeting of the Good Home Network, a hub for active learning connecting people across England who are exploring ways to improve poor quality homes in their area.
Living in a cold home - how home improvement services can help people to stay warm and healthy.
Living in a cold home: A Good Home Network briefing
Past, present and future: Housing policy and poor-quality homes
This report presents a series of recommendations for addressing the widely acknowledged crisis in housing quality in England and its impact on older people.
How can we cut our carbon emissions and make England’s homes fit for purpose?
The poor quality of England’s homes is a threat to our nation's health and our commitment to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. But while the government is slow to act, regional and smaller-scale initiatives are leading by example.
Cold homes kill people – and the planet. It’s time for an upgrade
With the government set to announce an ambitious new pledge to cut carbon emissions this week, we must see strategic action in improving our homes as part of its long-term plans.
How can we tackle the financial barriers that prevent us from improving our homes?
The Good Home Inquiry is examining how to address the differing finance needs, from funding small repairs and adaptations to comprehensive, whole house upgrades.
A webinar hosted by the Good Home Inquiry, which explored how to overcome the financial challenges people experience when attempting to improve their homes.
New guidance from the NRLA will help landlords manage tenant requests for home adaptations
There are a growing number of people renting in later life which means landlords will have a greater responsibility to ensure homes are suitable for their tenants' needs.
Retailers need to rethink inclusive products to better meet the needs of the over 50s
Inclusive products can be stylish as well as functional to suit all ages and abilities, but current products are failing to cater for the growing over 50s consumer market.
