10 myths about building accessible housing 2 All new homes should be accessible and adaptable There is a crisis in housing supply. We need to build a lot more housing and there is a growing consensus ... challenged local authority plans that require more accessible housing. Loopholes in the planning rules could result in a whole new generation of housing that is not fit for the future. This fact sheet addresses
Policy Position Paper Housing options in later life (England) April 2024 The majority of older people will continue to live in mainstream housing. We need to offer support for the majority ... live in homes with three bedrooms or less and under-occupation tends to be greater in areas where house prices are low.ii Therefore, downsizing is a less obvious option for many older people than some commentators
retirement housing November 2025 About this factsheet This factsheet explains options and issues to consider if you are thinking about buying retirement housing. This is specialist housing for older people ... level of support or care. General information about housing for older people and how to choose a suitable option is in Age UK factsheet 64, Specialist housing for older people. Information on the process of
Page 1 of 26 Factsheet 9 Anti-social behaviour in housing February 2026 About this factsheet This factsheet is about anti-social behaviour that takes place in the home or neighbourhood. It includes information ... in the Useful organisations section. Age UK factsheet 9 February 2026 Anti-social behaviour in housing Page 2 of 26 Contents 1 Recent developments 3 2 Introduction 3 3 Approaching a neighbour 4 4 Mediation
retirement housing November 2025 About this factsheet This factsheet explains options and issues to consider if you are thinking about buying retirement housing. This is specialist housing for older people ... level of support or care. General information about housing for older people and how to choose a suitable option is in Age UK factsheet 64, Specialist housing for older people. Information on the process of
Response to the Housing standards review: consultation (Department of Communities and Local Government) Ref: 2713 Date: October 2013 All rights reserved. Third parties may only reproduce this paper ... policy and practice. Name: Joe Oldman Email: joe.oldman@ageuk.org.uk Age UK Tavis House 1-6 Tavistock Square London WC1H 9NA T 0800 169 80 80 F 020 3033 1000 E policy@ageuk.org.uk www.ageuk
Page 1 of 26 Factsheet 9 Anti-social behaviour in housing February 2026 About this factsheet This factsheet is about anti-social behaviour that takes place in the home or neighbourhood. It includes information ... in the Useful organisations section. Age UK factsheet 9 February 2026 Anti-social behaviour in housing Page 2 of 26 Contents 1 Recent developments 3 2 Introduction 3 3 Approaching a neighbour 4 4 Mediation
Housing in later life Contents Introduction 2 Summary – key calls for action 3 Promoting independence with accessible and adaptable homes 7 Tackling poor conditions and delivering decent homes 13 Integrating ... Integrating housing with health and social care 19 Building for the future – sheltered and retirement housing 27 Housing wealth and housing choices 35 Notes 41 Age UK is a charity that aims to improve later
retirement housing November 2025 About this factsheet This factsheet explains options and issues to consider if you are thinking about buying retirement housing. This is specialist housing for older people ... level of support or care. General information about housing for older people and how to choose a suitable option is in Age UK factsheet 64, Specialist housing for older people. Information on the process of
Page 1 of 38 Factsheet 17 Housing Benefit April 2026 About this factsheet This factsheet explains what Housing Benefit is, who qualifies for it, and how it is calculated. It explains how to claim and ... and what to do if you want to challenge a decision. It has information about Discretionary Housing Payments and what to do if you have a change of circumstance. This information applies if you, and your