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| Demand for accessible homes is growing, yet just 7% of the nation’s housing provides even basic accessibility features. This worrying accessible housing deficit is likely to reach a crisis point as the number of people with disability increases and more of us are living longer. Together we are calling for more action from government, local authorities and developers to ensure new homes are inclusively designed with effective planning for the current and future housing needs of disabled people. Greater understanding and recognition of the long-term financial and social value that inclusive housing can bring is crucial. | Demand for accessible homes is growing, yet just 7% of the nation’s housing provides even basic accessibility features. This worrying accessible housing deficit is likely to reach a crisis point as the number of people with disability increases and more of us are living longer. Together we are calling for more action from government, local authorities and developers to ensure new homes are inclusively designed with effective planning for the current and future housing needs of disabled people. Greater understanding and recognition of the long-term financial and social value that inclusive housing can bring is crucial. |
| Accessible and easily adaptable housing can help cut the length of hospital stays, improve independent living and reduce adaptation costs. Inclusive homes benefit everyone, from older people, to people with mobility problems as well as families with young children. It’s time for housing policy to create an inclusive legacy.Andrew Gibson Vice-chair, HabintegTerrie Alafat Chief executive, Chartered Institute for HousingCaroline Abrahams Charity director, Age UKKate Henderson Chief executive, Town and Country Planning AssociationAnna Dixon Chief executive, Centre for Ageing BetterSue Adams Chief executive, Care and Repair EnglandDavid Sinclair Director, International Longevity CentreSteve White Interim chief executive, Papworth TrustJeremy Porteus Managing director, Housing LINMalcolm Booth Chief executive, National Federation of Occupational PensionersMike Duggan General secretary, Civil Service Pensioners’ AllianceSteve Edwards Chief executive, National Association of Retired Police Officers | Accessible and easily adaptable housing can help cut the length of hospital stays, improve independent living and reduce adaptation costs. Inclusive homes benefit everyone, from older people, to people with mobility problems as well as families with young children. It’s time for housing policy to create an inclusive legacy.Andrew Gibson Vice-chair, HabintegTerrie Alafat Chief executive, Chartered Institute for HousingCaroline Abrahams Charity director, Age UKKate Henderson Chief executive, Town and Country Planning AssociationAnna Dixon Chief executive, Centre for Ageing BetterSue Adams Chief executive, Care and Repair EnglandDavid Sinclair Director, International Longevity CentreSteve White Interim chief executive, Papworth TrustJeremy Porteus Managing director, Housing LINMalcolm Booth Chief executive, National Federation of Occupational PensionersMike Duggan General secretary, Civil Service Pensioners’ AllianceSteve Edwards Chief executive, National Association of Retired Police Officers |
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