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Call for action for improving housing and care options for older people

Compliance Legislation by Sarah Clarke on March 23, 2021

A cross-party group of MPs has called for urgent government action to improve housing and care options for older people.

Most Brits want alternative options to care homes, survey finds

Intelligence Surveys by Sarah Clarke on December 10, 2020

Almost three quarters of people are interested in moving to somewhere that offers care on site, while 94% want the government to create alternatives to care homes.

ARCO launches advisory council to shape future of housing with care

Business Strategy by Sarah Clarke on October 6, 2020

The advisory council will focus on helping shape the policy, investment and operational landscape of housing with care.

Older people’s needs ‘ignored’ in government’s planning revolution

Leaders People by Sarah Clarke on August 12, 2020

ARCO said the proposals to reform the country’s planning system and build quality housing 'ignore’ the needs of an ageing population.

Encouraging older people to downsize ‘key’ to tackling housing crisis, report says

Business Investment Strategy by Sarah Clarke on June 11, 2020

Ten Sub Prime Hot Spots Revealed In Poll

ARCO says the government must reverse decades of underinvestment in retirement homes in order to encourage downsizers and free up family homes.

Minister of Care praises retirement communities’ ‘phenomenal effort’ in tackling COVID-19

Best Practice Compliance Leaders People by Sarah Clarke on May 6, 2020

In an open letter to operators, Helen Whately recognised their efforts in keeping residents safe and supported during the crisis.

ARCO throws down the gauntlet to MPs over housing with care future

Business Investment by Sarah Clarke on February 18, 2020

The trade body, which represents providers of housing with care, has challenged MPs to "unleash a revolution in provision" that could benefit thousands.

How homeshare schemes and retirement communities are bridging generational divides

Innovation Leaders People Solutions by Sarah Clarke on January 15, 2020

Leaders in social care have highlighted the initiatives that are attempting to buck the trends of housing, social lives and public services that keep generations apart.

General Election 2019: UK needs a ‘world class’ housing with care system, says ARCO

Business Compliance Investment Legislation by Sarah Clarke on November 20, 2019

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The trade body said party leaders should commit to providing an additional 175,000 older people with access to next generation retirement communities by 2030.