Section: Housing for the Elderly

'Squalor and distress' - life for older people in private rented housing

Posted 28.10.16
Age UK: Article link

An Age UK report has revealed the reality of life for people over 65 at the bottom of the private rented sector. The report is based on frequent calls to the Charity's advice line about problems with privately rented accommodation, which included:

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Housing for older people survey

Posted 07.10.16
Winckworth Sherwood: Survey link

Winkworth Sherwood, in conjunction with the Housing LIN, have produced a brief survey to understand the opinions of key players in the specialist housing and care market.

They are inviting anyone interested to spend two minutes completing the survey (accessed via the above link).

From the results Winkworth Sherwood will compile a report summarising the themes which will be provided to all participants to the survey.

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Housing focus needs to move away from first-time to later life buyers

Posted 07.10.16
Winckworth Sherwood: Article link

The Government needs to shift its housing obsession away from first-time to later life buyers and occupiers, says delegates at a conference held by housing law firm Winckworth Sherwood.

Delegates from housing associations, housing charities, social care providers and local authorities attended the third annual Housing for Older People conference.

A survey of delegates found that 60% agreed that the Government's focus on first time buyers is misplaced and that it should be largely on the later life housing.

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Reporting on October 2016

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