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In our first #SafeHomesNow Spotlight with @independentage.bsky.social, we look at the impact of poor-quality housing on older people.

Download here: https://ageing-better.org.uk/resources/safe-homes-now-spotlight-older-people-poor-quality-housing

#OlderHomeowners #OlderTenants #OlderRenters
Safe Homes Now Spotlight: Older people in poor-quality housing
December 18, 2024 at 3:40 PM
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We should all feel proud, safe and secure at home, but so many people do not.

We’re leading a national campaign to fix unsafe homes.

Find out more about #SafeHomesNow: ageing-better.org.uk/Safe-Homes-Now

#OlderHomeowners #OlderTenants #Ageism
We should all feel proud, safe and secure at home
December 12, 2024 at 10:35 AM
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Our second #SafeHomesNow Spotlight on Cold homes is now out in collaboration with @healthfoundation.bsky.social, @barnardos.org.uk, People's Health Trust, and Asthma + Lung UK.
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February 7, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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"We know that demand will increase for adapted housing, and we must respond to the varying housing needs of older people into the future." Says our Campaigns and Public Affairs Manager for Homes, Christos Tuton.

Read more about #SafeHomesNow in our blog here: ageing-better.org.uk/blogs/societ...
As society ages, good-quality homes are needed more than ever before
This week the government's cross-department Older People’s Housing Taskforce released its report on the housing options available to us as we age, highlighting the need to improve the quantity and qua...
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December 13, 2024 at 2:49 PM
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8 million people in England are living in homes that are cold, need repair or have serious hazards.

It's time to make a change. It's time for #SafeHomesNow.

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#SaferHomes #HiddenHousingCrisis #AgeingInEngland #Ageism
Older woman with short hair and glasses standing in her doorway and text reading: 8 million people in England are living in homes that are cold, need repair or have serious hazards
March 13, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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Do you feel that your home needs improving to keep you safe?

Sadly people from Black and Minority Ethnic communities are more likely to be living in poor housing conditions than White households.

Find out more in our #SafeHomesNow campaign: ageing-better.org.uk/Safe-Homes-Now

#Ageism #Ageing
people from Black and Minority Ethnic communities are more likely to be living in poor housing conditions than White households.
December 3, 2024 at 4:54 PM
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Do you live in an unsafe home?

Government action to fix unsafe homes would mean longer, healthier and more fulfilling lives for more people.

It's time for #SafeHomesNow, our national campaign to fix unsafe homes. Find out more on our website: buff.ly/GW27KDr
An older man wearing a purple shirt, waistcoat and black jeans stands smiling in his doorway. Text above him reads: Government action to fix unsafe homes would mean longer, healthier and more fulfilling lives for more people.
March 22, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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We should all feel proud, safe and secure at home, but so many people do not.

We’re leading a national campaign to fix unsafe homes.

Find out more about #SafeHomesNow here: https://ageing-better.org.uk/Safe-Homes-Now

#OlderHomeowners #OlderTenants #Ageing #OlderPeople
We should all feel proud, safe and secure at home
January 17, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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Centre for Ageing Better's #SafeHomesNow spotlight, sponsored by Health Equals, looks at how damp, mouldy, cold homes harm our health, with clear government recommendations. Read it here:
https://ageing-better.org.uk/resources/safe-homes-now-spotlight-impact-damp-and-mould
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January 21, 2026 at 2:26 PM
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People living in homes with damp and mould are more likely to have respiratory problems, infections, allergies and asthma. Poor lung health is the third biggest killer in the UK.

This is unacceptable. It's time for #SafeHomesNow.

Find out more here: buff.ly/xgtBFLu
Infographic reading: People living in homes with damp and mould are more likely to have respiratory problems, infections, allergies and asthma. Poor lung health is the third biggest killer in the UK.
March 30, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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Millions of older people are living in homes that are of poor quality with implications for their health and wellbeing. It's time we made a change.

Read the Homes chapter in full here: buff.ly/MWxmCAU

#OlderHomeowners #OlderTenants #OlderPeople #Ageing #SafeHomesNow
Homes | The State of Ageing 2025
Millions of older people are living in homes that are of poor quality with implications for their health and wellbeing.
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August 1, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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We need to improve the quality of the homes, so everyone has a safe place to live.

Find out more: buff.ly/JfJgqs7

#SafeHomesNow #SaferHomes #Ageism #Ageing #Age
July 17, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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In our third #SafeHomesNow spotlight with Runnymede, Race Equality Foundation and @peopleshealthtrust.bsky.social, we look at the disproportionate impact of poor-quality homes on people from Black and minority ethnic communities.
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March 18, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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No one should have to live in a home that damages their health, yet it is the norm for far too many people in England today.

Join us for our next event Homes #event to find out more.

Register your interest for an invitation here: ageing-better.org.uk/good-home-hu...

#Webinar #SafeHomesNow
Older man in a garage smiling and text reading: The Good Home Hub Conference: from evidence to action. Join us at this live-stream event to find out more about our solution to improve the quality of homes and ensure everyone can live in safe, healthy homes.
February 7, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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Why is damp and mould unsafe?

People living in homes with damp and mould are more likely to have respiratory problems, infections, allergies and asthma. Poor lung health is the third biggest killer in the UK.

It's time for a change, it's time for #SafeHomesNow.

https://ageing-better.org.uk/Safe-…
Infographic of houses and text reading: Why is damp and mould unsafe? People living in homes with damp and mould are more likely to have respiratory problems, infections, allergies and asthma. Poor lung health is the third biggest killer in the UK.
February 4, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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Sadly eight million people in England are living in homes that are cold, need repair, or have serious hazards.

No one should have to live in a home that damages their health, yet it is the norm for far too many people in England today.

Find out more about #SafeHomesNow: https://buff.ly/4i0HJhu
An older woman with glasses, short hair and a grey top stands in her house doorway. The "Safe Homes Now" logo appears in the upper left. It states that 8 million people live in unsafe housing. These homes are cold, need repairs, or have hazards. The text is on a green triangle in the image.
February 20, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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"The quality of our homes is such a significant factor in the quality of our later life." Says our Chief Executive, Dr @caroleeaston.bsky.social.

Read more about unsafe homes in our blog: buff.ly/HBTPTGE

#SafeHomesNow #UnsafeHomes #OlderHomeowners
Network of one-stop shops for home improvement would not cost government a penny to end tragedy of poor-quality homes
The country is in the midst of a poor quality housing crisis and lacks effective solutions to tackle it.
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April 2, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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Non-decent homes restrict people’s life chances and hurts our nation’s health. They also harm the economy, limit productivity, and needlessly cost the NHS and social care billions each year.

It's time we made a change, find out more in our #SafeHomesNow campaign: buff.ly/YmlZGaK

#SaferHomes
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No one should have to live in a home that damages their health, yet it is the norm for far too many people in England today. We’re leading a national campaign to fix unsafe homes.
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June 8, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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Government action to fix unsafe homes would mean longer, healthier and more fulfilling lives for more people.

It's time we made a change.

Find out more about #SafeHomesNow, our national campaign to fix unsafe homes on our website: https://ageing-better.org.uk/Safe-Homes-Now
Older man in a waistcoat standing in front of his front door and text reading: Government action to fix unsafe homes would mean longer, healthier and more fulfilling lives for more people.
February 12, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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Our Deputy Director for Homes, Millie Brown, gave evidence at the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee.

She discussed the need for action to raise accessibility standards and the support for older people to improve their homes #SafeHomesNow
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Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee
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July 1, 2025 at 10:47 AM
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To find out more about how Good Home Hubs could save money for society, read our new report ‘Better homes, better lives: The role of home improvement services in boosting the nation’s health and wellbeing’.

Download here: buff.ly/4hMab79

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Infographic of an older woman using stairlift in her home with text reading: Good Home Hubs would save money by preventing falls. For every £1 spent on fall-prevention adaptions, £4.56 is gained by society.
March 1, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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"Everyone needs a decent place to call home to help us to live and age well. And everyone should be able to access the help they need to make that a reality." Says our Programme Manager, Nazia Azad.

More in our blog: buff.ly/EIstVO8

#OlderPeople #Ageism #SafeHomesNow
Tackling poor-quality housing faced by England’s older minority ethnic communities
People from minority ethnic communities are more likely to be living in poor-quality homes. We need to improve their access to support, writes Nazia Azad from the Centre for Ageing Better.
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March 9, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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More than 80% of the homes that will exist in 2050 have already been built.

It's time for #SafeHomesNow. For many, living in a dangerous home will be life-limiting – and for some, it will even kill them.

More here: buff.ly/gmXemTX

#OlderHomeowners #OlderTenants #OlderRenters #Ageism
Infographic reading: More than 80% of the homes that will exist in 2050 have already been built.
May 13, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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It is not acceptable that stories like Olive's are the norm. This report, released with Race Equality Foundation, explores what needs to happen to allow everyone to live in a home that they can thrive in - not just survive in

Find out more here: buff.ly/7odsbn0

#SafeHomesNow #AccessibleHomesNow
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October 15, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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The impacts of damp, mouldy or cold homes can be severe, negatively impacting our physical health and mental wellbeing.

We need the government to act now to address the crisis of unsafe, cold, damp and mouldy homes across the country.

We need #SafeHomesNow.
Safe Homes Now Spotlight: The impact of damp and mould
Cold, damp and mouldy homes have serious health consequences for millions of people across the UK today
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December 21, 2025 at 10:16 AM