New LGA report on care places housing as central to reform

Housing is featured prominently in this new LGA report (theme 6). Against the backdrop of the Casey Commission, it makes the connection that housing is key to independence, prevention and wellbeing, recognising that housing-with-care options, accessible housing, home adaptations and lifetime adaptable design should all be viewed as core components of adult social care rather than separate policy issues.

The report makes a number of recommendations related to housing, including a call for Government to recognise housing as a core component of care, prevention and independence, and for a focus on prevention.