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Not enough local authorities or care providers are using available technology within social care to keep people safe, happy and healthy at home, according to the final report of an ADASS/TSA Commission exploring the issue launched today at the 2021 ITEC conference.

A cross-party group of MPs and Peers have joined forces with leaders from academia, finance, local politics and housing to call for urgent Government action to improve housing and care options for older people, in a new ‘Housing with Care Grey Paper’ published ARCO. The paper says the UK is at a “critical juncture” and one of its recommendations calls for a cross-government Housing with Care Task Force.

This report presents the latest evidence on a topic that has greater relevance during the COVID-19 pandemic. It points out that ageism leads to poorer health, social isolation, earlier deaths and cost economies billions. The report calls for swift action to implement effective anti-ageism strategies.

This briefing shares learning and recommendations about working effectively and sensitively with small tight-knit ethnic minority communities, and about risks and protection factors for social isolation.

This report by Lewisham Speaking Up (LSU) addresses the experience of digital exclusion during Covid-19 of people with learning disabilities. It conducted research to find out how people with learning disabilities locally are digitally excluded; what barriers they face and what support they need to get online.

The Scottish Government has set out what it wants housing and communities to look and feel like for the people of Scotland, including key measures for older people and people with disabilities

This report by Octavia Housing and New Philanthropy Capital explores the existing evidence around loneliness and isolation amongst older people.

This report makes the case for a stronger and more coordinated approach to providing homes for older Londoners that work for them.

This report, commissioned by the Archbishops of Canterbury & York, sets out actions for the Church, Government and other stakeholders, focusing on building better communities and homes, not just houses.