Comment on Older People's Housing Preferences report
A new report by the Housing Learning and Improvement Network (Housing LIN) provides insights into the housing circumstances, aspirations and preferences of older adults in the UK.
Titled , the report 鈥 which is funded by UK Research and Innovation 鈥 aims to shed light on the housing preferences of older adults, their likelihood of moving in later life, and the integral role housing plays in supporting the health and wellbeing of an ageing population.
Its findings are based on a representative survey of over 5,500 UK adults aged 50 and over, with research carried out by Housing LIN in partnership with Ipsos.
Commenting on the report, Victoria Thourgood, Head of Corporate Real Estate who heads up the later living practice at 澳门六合彩资料, said:
鈥淲ith an ageing population being one of Britain鈥檚 biggest societal challenges, enabling the provision of more age-appropriate housing and sufficient adult social care services must be a priority for this government.
鈥淭he recent Older People鈥檚 Housing Taskforce report was a welcome intervention in providing a series of recommendations on how we address the legal, financial and other structural obstacles that have held us back from building later living accommodation.
鈥淗owever, we must also address the various barriers, including cultural considerations, to 鈥榬ightsizing鈥 鈥 which is about having a home that鈥檚 the appropriate size and layout to match an individual鈥檚 current needs and lifestyle.
鈥淭his latest report from the Housing LIN provides some important insights into what older people鈥檚 needs and preferences are 鈥 with location the most important factor in their decision-making 鈥 as well as some of the barriers to moving.
鈥淲ith almost 60% expecting they will move into a smaller property, we must ensure they have access to appropriate housing 鈥 and this involves ensuring there is sufficient choice, rather than creating a one-size-fits-all offer.
鈥淕overnment must treat the need to deliver increased later living options as a priority over the course of this parliament by working closely with later living providers, local authorities and healthcare agencies to develop strategies that will deliver a range of housing options suited to the differing needs of older people, which will in turn also help to manage other key challenges such as social care provision and affordable housing supply.鈥
Victoria Thourgood authors an article in The Times today, titled 鈥鈥.
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