Housing and care
How Xbox technology could keep older people safe at home
Researchers are testing motion-sensitive technology to see how it might detect and prevent falls – and reduce hospital admissions
Rachel Pugh
25, Jun, 2018 @9:25 AM
'A stepping stone to moving on': home supports women with severe mental health issues
Project offers freedom, security, independence and the kind of tailored support rarely offered in residential or inpatient care
Saba Salman
16, Mar, 2018 @9:15 AM
There is no silver bullet for social care, but ministers must not dodge the issue | Colin Noble
With services under severe strain, the government must catalyse a culture shift that puts prevention at the heart of care
Colin Noble
07, Dec, 2017 @1:17 PM
Social care green paper can deliver if it sees the bigger picture | Ewan King
The autumn budget failed to tackle social care funding, but Damian Green’s comments on reform are loaded with promise
Ewan King
01, Dec, 2017 @9:25 AM
Social care funding can't take any more setbacks. It needs reform now | Jane Ashcroft
The UK is approaching a perfect storm with an ageing population and many people unprepared for the future
Jane Ashcroft
02, Nov, 2017 @11:23 AM
Extra-care housing offers older people independence and reassurance
‘Very sheltered’ housing offers specialist services as an add-on – but is it, increasingly, only for the affluent?
Paul Dinsdale
12, Oct, 2017 @7:37 AM
Why investing £60k in home adaptations saves public money | Luke Clements
The savings are clear, but pressure on budgets is restricting opportunities for disabled young people and their families
Luke Clements
26, Jul, 2017 @8:41 AM
To save money, councils are pushing residential care – and stripping rights | Rob Greig
Institutions deprive many disabled and older people of rights, yet supported living is more cost effective. Why aren’t local authorities acting on the evidence?
Rob Greig
29, Jun, 2017 @8:36 AM
Pioneering retirement village adds years to residents' lives
Study finds people – especially women – in leafy Surrey community live longer. But how can policymakers replicate its effect?
David Brindle
28, Feb, 2017 @8:43 AM
Our support for vulnerable tenants will be destroyed by this benefits cap
Housing benefits cap will see my association’s income slashed by £2.83m and devastate the care we provide to people in most need
Tony Stacey
16, Feb, 2016 @8:15 AM
The five biggest financial pressures social housing tenants face
Our financial inclusion team at a Wakefield housing association received 1,300 referrals last year for debt, benefit cuts and more. We share tips on how to help
Pete Beaumont
02, Feb, 2016 @7:12 AM
Housing associations can help keep refugees off the streets
Up to 90% of Syrian and other asylum seekers who make it to Britain face homelessness. Social landlords can offer advice, support – and homes
John Perry
29, Oct, 2015 @7:03 AM
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