The HCA should continue to prioritise investment in specialist housing provision, and meeting the needs of vulnerable and older people should be embedded in the Agency's Local Investment Planning process, according to a report published today by the Agency's Vulnerable and Older People Advisory Group (VOPAG). The annual report shows that the Agency invested £880m in specialist housing up to 31 March 2010 – over 14% of its total investment for housing to rent over the same period – providing 15,000 new homes. Every region received a share of funding, and in four regions, investment in specialist housing for rent was greater than 20% of all investment in homes for rent in that region. The report highlights an ageing population and changing demographics as being among the country's greatest housing challenges; while outlining areas of opportunity such as new investment models, changing policy, and the emergence of the Government's personalisation agenda. Read more of this story and download a copy of the report from the HCA website.
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