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Housing our ageing population
— learning from councils meeting the housing need of our ageing population | | Corporate Author | Local Government Association - LGA |
| Publisher | Local Government Association, London, September 2017 |
| Pages | 59 pp |
| Source | https://www.local.gov.uk/housing-our-ageing-population |
| Keywords | Housing [elderly] ; Needs [elderly] ; Local Authority ; Standards of provision ; Case studies ; England. |
| Annotation | Between 2008 and 2039, 74% of projected household growth will of households with someone aged 65+. The suitability of the housing stock is of critical importance to the health of individuals, and also affects public spending, particularly on social care and the NHS. This report sets out in detail what is required to meet the housing needs of our ageing population in England. It provides examples of local authority good practice in supporting older people to live in their homes for longer and to promote positive ageing in: Birmingham, Central Bedfordshire, Essex, Mansfield. Newcastle, North Somerset, Bristol, Bath and North-East Somerset, and Worcestershire. It discusses themes and lessons from the case studies. It recommends that Government works with and supports local authorities in planning for an ageing population's housing requirements. It also makes recommendations to councils about adapting existing homes; promoting innovative housing designs and schemes; and helping older people and their families in making informed decisions about later life choices. The report was prepared based on research carried out by Ian Copeman and Jeremy Porteus of the Housing LIN between January and June 2017. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-170908001 B |
| Classmark | KE: IK: PE: 583: 69P: 82 |
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