Support Needed To Help Elderly Stay In Their Homes

The NHF is calling for more support to help elderly people remain in their homes. In a report, In your lifetime, the umbrella body argues more investment should be focused on preventing hospital admissions and reducing the number of elderly people who have to be cared for in nursing homes. The report says spending money on preventive services saves the taxpayer £1.8 billion a year, but investment is falling. Preventive services could include making adaptations to older people’s homes, introducing regular visits from a support worker, or giving them personal alarm systems. Read the full story on the Inside Housing website.