After a weekend filled with love, reality hits hard…💔
With relentless rain since the start of the year, winter has exposed the harsh reality of #housingdisrepair for thousands of #tenants. Damp, mould and #unsafehomes are not something anyone should have to live with.

emergency hospital admissions for falls in people aged 65 and over have increased by more than 25% in just ten years. We need to reduce the risk of falls in the home.

Our research has found that emergency hospital admissions for falls in people aged 65 and over have increased by more than 25% in just ten years.

We need to reduce the risk of falls in the home.

We are wrapping up #FallsPreventionWeek, read more in our press release: buff.ly/MviEhCO

#UnsafeHomes

This week marks #FallsPreventionWeek, we need to raise awareness to ensure homes are safe for everyone.

Read more in our press release: buff.ly/MviEhCO

#UnsafeHomes #OlderHomeowners #OlderTenants #Ageing

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.

"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

Better homes, better lives: The role of home improvement services in boosting the nation’s health and wellbeing This report summarises the findings of an evaluation that demonstrates how increased provision of comprehensive home improvement services can enable a healthier population, strengthen the resilience o...

Read our new report ‘Better homes, better lives: The role of home improvement services in boosting the nation’s health and wellbeing’ to find out more about how Good Home Hubs could be the solution to problem of millions of #UnsafeHomes.

Download here: ageing-better.org.uk/resources/be...

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.

#HomeImprovement services are vital to improving homes for millions of people. However, the availability of services across the country varies significantly, leaving many without the support they need to repair their #UnsafeHomes." Says our Senior Evidence Manager, Millie Brown.