New briefing paper highlights issues around housing issues and the ageing population
Housing LIN has produced a briefing paper, ‘Innovative Housing Models for an Ageing Population,’ which considers the need for the development of different housing models…
Report calls for more diverse and accessible housing to suit needs and wants of older people
Credit: Centre for Ageing Better New research from Greater Manchester Combined Authority is calling for local authorities, planners and developers to provide more diverse and…
Charity calls on employers to become more age-friendly to respond to the ageing population
Credit: Centre for Ageing Better The Centre for Ageing Better has released a new report, ‘Becoming an age-friendly employer,' which suggests that employers should come up…
Cornwall Council reveals plan to create 3,500 ‘Extra Care’ housing units for elderly and disabled people
As part of a plan to help elderly and vulnerable people stay independent and healthy, Cornwall Council has announced it will create 3,500 ‘Extra Care’…
Charity’s report outlines strategy to support people approaching later life
Credit: Centre for Ageing Better The Centre for Ageing Better has announced it will focus on four key areas to support the ageing population and…
Campaign to understand attitudes towards home adaptations
A crowdfunding campaign has been launched to fund research into older people’s views on adapted homes. It is hoped insight drawn from the work will…
CCGs urged to tackle backlogs at NHS eye health summit
"Avoidable sight loss has, and will continue to have, far-reaching social and economic consequences such as loss of independence, increased risk of falls and mental…
Internet of Things in Healthcare set to dramatically increase
A recent report from Grand View Research has predicted the global Internet of Things (IoT) in healthcare market, valued at $ billion in 2014, is…
Research reveals impact of adapted homes on independent living
"We have an ageing population and this brings growing financial pressure on both the public purse and the finances of individuals" An investigation by Foundations…