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Housing and the older ethnic minority population in England

A new briefing from the Housing LIN and the Race Equality Foundation looking at access to housing for older BME people

Sustainable County Social Care: A Green Paper that Delivers a New Deal for Counties

England’s largest councils have backed government plans to introduce a cap on care – but warn that it must be fully-funded otherwise it will inadvertently push services, care providers and councils closer to breaking point.

The lives we want to lead - The LGA green paper for adult social care and wellbeing

The LGA have published their Green Paper on adult social care and wellbeing and an accompanying suite of resources along with an 8 week consultation document. The deadline for submitting a response is 26 September 2018.

Small but Significant: The impact and cost benefits of handyperson services

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.

Rural Housing for an Ageing Population: Preserving Independence (HAPPI 4)

An Inquiry established by the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Housing and Care for Older People has concluded that older people’s housing is neglected in rural areas. This report offers a number of 'rural proofing' recommendations to increase the quality, supply and range of more appropriate age-friendly housing.

Pioneering Health and Housing Memorandum of Understanding

Under the Care Act there is a requirement for closer cooperation of services that support the health and wellbeing of those who may be in need of care and support. An emphasis is placed on greater integration...

Housing LIN Spring 2018 Newsletter

We are pleased to bring you the Spring edition of our quarterly newsletter, 'Housing with Care Matters'.

Written evidence: A submission by the Housing LIN to the Women and Equalities Select Committee Inquiry into Race Equality Audit

This written evidence highlights findings within the Audit which are relevant to older people from BME communities, as well as disabled BME people, and their housing and care needs

Housing LIN Autumn 2017 Newsletter

We are pleased to bring you the Autumn edition of our quarterly newsletter, 'Housing with Care Matters'

An Occupational Therapist’s Access Checklist - a practical Tool

This Housing LIN checklist has been developed as a quick reference tool, to support decisions when making recommendations for the design of accessible and inclusive housing, when there may be a case to be made for exceeding the minimum requirements laid out in the Building Regulations.

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