Resource Library

This report from Care & Repair England concludes that handyperson services offer a high rate of return on investment, as well as wider social benefits, and are highly prized by older people, particularly 'older old' single women living alone.

This paper explores the topic of how the planning system currently addresses the delivery of accommodation for the older population through a review of Local Plan policies and allocations

This briefing examines policies in England to improve dementia diagnosis, care, support and research, including the Prime Minister’s Challenge on Dementia 2020 and reference to housing along with the need to integrate services.

This report and the accompanying film, shows how Elders Council of Newcastle, working with Skimstone Arts and Northumbria University, have used theatre and film to engage people in later life conversations about their housing.

Part of a series of 'how to' guides, this guide describe the ways that local groups have gone about raising housing issues with decision makers in London.

Part of a series of 'how to' guides, this guide describe the ways that local groups have gone about raising housing issues with decision makers in Leeds

Part of a series of 'how to' guides, this guide describe the ways that local groups have gone about raising housing issues with decision makers in Greater Manchester, their successes and lessons for others.

The Older People's Housing Champions Group, working in partnership with Care & Repair England and local organisations from different parts of England, has published a series of Ideas for Action guides.