Lack Of Political Focus On Elderly Housing Could ‘Cost UK Billions’

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%. Read more on 24housing.

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