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This report by the Urban Institute at Heriot-Watt University, together with the Stockholm Environment Institute at the University of York identifies key areas that require action to address the threat posed by climate change to the healthy ageing of older adults in the UK.

Renting in the private sector is the least secure housing tenure available. This research from the National Housing Federation looks at the trends relating to those aged 55+ who live in privately rented homes.

This five-year plan from Manchester City Council sets out the city's framework to push forward initiatives that understand and meet the needs of its older population.

Based on the eight age-friendly domains identified by the WHO, the Mayor of London's report aims to identify, prioritise and develop key actions that need to be delivered to make London one of the world’s leading age-friendly cities.

The fourth annual report from the Centre for Ageing Better uses data and analysis to paint a detailed picture of our ageing population and how it is changing.

This report finds a sector riddled with long-standing challenges and warns of a lack of protections for vulnerable people being housed in poor-quality accommodation, with unsuitable or no additional support provided.

Written by Richmond and Wandsworth Councils, this document sets out their expectations and requirements for all types of supported housing developments for different people groups.

This Public Health England guide is for local authority public health and planning teams and supports the use of Health Impact Assessment in the spatial planning process.

Improving care at home, more sheltered, extra care and dementia focussed housing, investment in crisis resolution intermediate care and better information and advice for older and disabled people would prevent many from needing hospital or residential care says this report from ADASS.

Professor Chris Whitty's annual report recommends actions to improve quality of life for older adults and prioritise areas with the fastest growth in older people.