Building belonging, wellbeing and community: rethinking housing for older people

On 1 October 2025 – the International Day of Older Persons – HCR Law hosted a roundtable at its Cheltenham office, which our CEO, Jeremy Porteus, was delighted to attend, bringing together experts from the housing and care sectors.

Chaired by Professor Julienne Meyer CBE, who led the government’s Older People’s Housing Taskforce, the discussion explored the Taskforce’s findings, the future of older people’s housing and its links to health and social care.

This report highlights the key findings and takeaways from that roundtable, emphasising the urgent need to address housing for a super-ageing population, with over 20% of the population expected to be 65+. A national strategy is essential, combining government support with proactive efforts from providers delivering high-quality, sustainable homes. The report calls for collaborative action across central government, local systems, and industry partners to expand age-friendly, dementia-inclusive, and culturally sensitive housing, using existing success stories as models for meeting current and future needs.