Campaigners representing older people have written to the Chancellor calling for an extension of the Stamp Duty holiday for a further six months. We have highlighted how the cost of Stamp Duty is one reason few older people downsize, and the current holiday has helped many move to more appropriate and supported housing during the pandemic.
Welcome to this week’s HLINks, the Housing LIN’s weekly bulletin, week ending 29 January 2021 in which we feature the sector’s key news, views and essential resources through the lens of housing and ageing.
This booklet describes ways in which the Covid-19 restrictions have affected grief and bereavement support, including in extra care housing. regardless of whether or not Covid-19 was the actual cause of death and to learn about practices that could be helpful after the pandemic.
Today we release the findings of our 2020 workhome survey which identifies and captures the impact of home-based working during the first stages of the pandemic on the housing sector, and their staff and residents.
Welcome to this week’s HLINks, the Housing LIN’s weekly bulletin, week ending 22 January 2021 in which we feature the sector’s key news, views and essential resources through the lens of housing and ageing.
The Cabinet Office is developing a National Strategy for Disabled People with publication expected this spring. If you are a disabled person, a carer or parent or as someone who has an interest in disability issues, please complete the online survey by 13 February 2021. The survey is also available in other formats.
This White Paper commissioned by The Regenda Group examines how housing organisations can work with health and care organisations to alleviate workforce issues.
In this latest episode of #HousingMatters, following the Housing LIN's Summit 2020, Gerry Foley talks with Paula Broadbent about meeting the expectations, aspirations and solutions needed for housing in later life.
This briefing by Habinteg Housing Association reveals that over half of English local housing policies still failing disabled & older people. Its research shows that, in the next 10 years, 70% of all new homes will still not have to meet any accessible housing standards.
Published on Friday last week, this new Select Committee report found that the Government needs to urgently address the key issues of reducing health inequalities, implementing health system reforms and promoting lifestyle changes for an ageing population.