London Assembly Housing Committee focuses on housing for older Londoners

The London Assembly Housing Committee met this week to examine whether London's homes are ready for an ageing population. It heard evidence - including from Older People’s Housing Taskforce chair, Professor Julienne Meyer - on how well existing housing meets older people's needs, the challenges of adapting homes to support independent living, and whether enough specialist housing is being provided to these groups.

A recording of the meeting can be viewed via webcast or YouTube (opens new window).

The London Assembly call for evidence is still open to anyone with knowledge or views on housing for older Londoners. The information provided will help to inform the committee’s findings and recommendations. The Committee would particularly welcome responses from individual Londoners, charities, policy experts, academics, London boroughs and housing associations.

Key questions the Committee is asking are:

• What are the specific housing needs of Londoners over the age of 65?
• What impact does unsuitable housing have on older people and how can good housing help them to age well?
• To what extent is London’s housing stock suitable for people over the age of 65, particularly given the projected increase in the city’s older population?
• What action would you like to see from the Mayor, London boroughs and the Government to support older Londoners to make adaptations to their existing homes?
• What action would you like to see taken to ensure that London is building enough new mainstream housing that is suitable for older people?
• What action would you like to see taken to ensure that London has enough specialist accommodation for older people, particularly given the projected increase in the city’s older population?

If you would like to respond to any of these questions, the deadline for responses is Friday, 30 October 2026.