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The UK government has brought together a team of experts to improve housing for older people and alleviate the housing crisis<\/h2>\n

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities worked alongside the Department for Health and Social Care to create a team of experts to lead the project.
\nThe team will report to the government on how housing for older people can be improved<\/a>.
\nThe team will focus on ensuring a variety of housing options for older people are being offered by the government.<\/p>\n

It is hoped older people in the UK will have a greater choice in where they live. Providing housing for older people will help reduce costs in the social care and health sector and allow older people more independence in their homes.<\/p>\n

Two million bedrooms could be freed up<\/h3>\n

Nearly 70% of UK households have more bedrooms than they require<\/a>, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS). There are around three million older people who want to downsize to more suitable housing but are unable to do so.<\/p>\n

If they were able to downsize, it would free two million spare bedrooms, effectively resolving the housing crisis.<\/p>\n

The team had their first meeting yesterday (16 May) at Grace House, a retirement living scheme in St John\u2019s Wood.<\/p>\n

\u201cOlder people must have access to the right homes in the right places that suit their needs,\u201d said housing minister, Rachel Maclean.<\/p>\n

\u201cI have seen first-hand today how good-quality homes have greatly improved the lives of older people. The Taskforce\u2019s important work in the coming months will help support our commitment to delivering quality housing across the country,\u201d she continued.<\/p>\n

Directors from charities such as Age UK, the chair of the Home Builders Federation, local government leaders, CEOs of housing associations and health and care professionals are part of the task force.<\/p>\n

The taskforce will listen to concerns surrounding housing for older people<\/h3>\n

The team will be led by Professor of Nursing, Julienne Meyer<\/a>. The team will speak to residents and their families about their experiences and concerns around housing for older people. These issues may include age, affordability, and consumer protection.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am excited to be working with such an expert group, and really glad this important work is now getting underway. I\u2019m going to make sure that the voices of older people are heard at the heart of this taskforce. So, one of the things I want to focus on immediately is putting people first and consumer protection,\u201d said Professor Meyer.<\/p>\n

The team will consist of three subgroups focusing on older people\u2019s priorities, housing and the financial options available. They will work closely with local planning authorities to deliver a wide range of opportunities for older people.<\/p>\n

The Taskforce will run for up to 12 months, producing an independent report to DLUHC and DHSC.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re pleased to host the inaugural meeting of the Older People\u2019s Housing Taskforce at Grace House, and hope that the visit helps inform and inspire the group when considering how housing can be shaped by those that live there and adapt to their changing needs,\u201d concluded Emma O\u2019Shea, chief operating officer at Aster Group, who campaigned for the taskforce for several years.<\/p>\n

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