The Housing LIN supports the British Geriatrics Society Statement on the rights of older people to health and social care

The current health and social care crisis affects the whole of society but has greatest impact on older people.

People aged 65 and over account for over 40% of hospital admissions, occupy around two-thirds of hospital inpatient beds and are the most frequent users of health and social care services. That is why Housing LIN is supporting the British Geriatrics Society's 'Protecting the rights of older people to health and social care (opens new window)' statement .

The statement highlights seven evidence-based short-term actions, including timely discharge to community services at home, to take in this current crisis. 

And if you found this of interest, the Housing LIN curates a dedicated webpage on housing, hospital to home and care pathways here (opens new window).