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This report draws upon a developmental evaluation of the BCF, the first ever cross government fund dedicated to reducing loneliness in England, delivered in partnership with The National Lottery Community Fund and the Co-op Foundation.

This briefing paper by Public Health Scotland draws on current evidence on how housing can influence health and wellbeing. It is intended to support ‘Housing to 2040’ which sets out the Scottish Government’s vision for the housing system over the next 20 years.

With much debate on whether Extra Care Housing (ECH) facilities provide a suitable environment and service to residents who have dementia, this important new summary report, written by Dr Julie Barrett, explores the provisions, policies and procedures relating to people living with dementia in ECH within the UK.

This report by CaCHE (Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence) for the Centre for Ageing Better's The Good Home Inquiry presents a series of recommendations on addressing housing quality in England and its impact on older people.

This new design guide sets the scene for a new future for communities. Created by Places for People Group, alongside global engineering and design consultancy Arup, it champions ideas for the way we will live, work and play in our neighbourhoods in a post-Covid world.

Foundations, the national body for Home Improvement Agencies (HIAs), has published new guidance for housing adaptations. It calls for a better understanding of the needs of people with autism and/or learning disabilities in housing adaptations and the system-wide cost benefits.

A cross-industry steering group, including the Housing LIN, has published a research report that highlights a significant disparity between public perception and actual offering at retirement housing schemes, as well as identifying clear issues with language and missed opportunities by the retirement housing sector’s marketing approach.

Design for Homes reveal that 9 of the 64 developments shortlisted for the year’s Housing Design Awards are specifically age-designated schemes with a further 5 incorporating housing for older people as part of their larger residential plans.