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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 ILC research project, led by Newcastle University and funded by The Dunhill Medical Trust, investigates the trends in longevity, disability, and dependence between 1991 and 2011, and explores how these trends related to long-term conditions and socioeconomic inequalities.

This report by McCarthy Stone, explores what can be done to create a better understanding and appreciation of older people.

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 scoping review of the evidence by the University of Stirling forms part of the resources being published by Stonewater Housing Association’s INVITE project - Promoting INclusive liVing vIa Technology-Enabled support Project - into how technology has enormous potential to support quality of life for older people, including those with age-related conditions such as dementia.

The aim of this report is to review the existing evidence to provide an understanding of supply, demand and investment in the market for retirement housing communities in England.