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The MHCLG national statistics report reports on the annual survey of people's housing circumstances and the condition and energy efficiency of housing in England. It sets this out across 3 age cohorts; namely, the housing circumstances of 16 to 34 year olds, those between 35 and 64 year olds; and those aged 65 and over. It provides useful comparative information on a variety of housing characteristics, including tenure profile, income status, decent home quality, buying expectations and the prevalence of a long-term illness or disability.

This new guide from Erosh (their members only) looks at resident engagement in a sheltered and retirement housing setting with good practice advice on minimising barriers and maximising the meaningful engagement of older people.

Appello, in partnership with the Housing LIN, are calling on your support to help identify changes in perceptions on technology and identify best practices for the sector moving forward.

This report by the County Councils Network an ARCO argues that councils and providers should be given the tools by government to incentivise and accelerate these developments, including the introduction of a new planning classification called ‘C2R’.

This leaflet from the Sussex Health and Care Partnership provides a checklist for householders about hazards found in their home.

This report by Winston Churchill Memorial Trust explores a range of alternative ‘housing with care’ models for older people in Japan and New Zealand.