A lack of political action on elderly housing could “cost
the UK billions” if not properly addressed, Lord Richard Best has said. With
social care being provided increasingly in the home, it is estimated that some
400,000 ‘lifetime homes’ are now required to meet the demands of an ageing
population. According to Shelter, there are currently over two
million older people living in non-decent properties. And the Local Government
Association forecast the number of over-65s whose day-to-day activities are
significantly limited will reach three million by 2025, a rise of almost 30%.
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