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A perspective on current issues in housing for older people: based on a presentation to Age Concern London's 1996 Annual General Meeting
- Author:
- APPLETON Nigel
- Publisher:
- Age Concern
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 13p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Paper looking at the housing needs of older people and the roles of local authorities, the Housing Corporation and government legislation in helping them stay in their own homes.
Planning for older people in New Osbaldwick
- Author:
- APPLETON Nigel
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation,|York Publishing Services
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 46p.
- Place of publication:
- York
This study explores what might help older people settle most easily into a new community such as New Osbaldwick. The review identifies the characteristics of neighbourhoods and communities that will meet their needs, aspirations and priorities. It discusses the implications of their current and future requirements in the design and operation of their homes. The key issues are summarised in a set of recommendations for planners, developers and all those interested in the impact of an ageing society upon the provision of housing.
The future of home improvement agencies: local authority perceptions and intentions
- Authors:
- APPLETON Nigel, LEATHER Philip
- Publisher:
- Anchor Trust
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 22p.,tables,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Oxford
Report presenting the results of a survey of local authorities, examining their views on potential changes in the funding arrangements for home improvement agencies to give more control and discretion to local authorities in deciding what sort of service to provide.
Carrying out adaptations: a good practice guide for registered social landlords
- Authors:
- APPLETON Nigel, LEATHER Philip
- Publisher:
- Housing Corporation
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 68p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Guidance providing principles and advice for registered social landlords when carrying out adaptations to housing for older people or disabled people. Designed to be translated into the context of local conditions and constraints. Includes sections on: a user centred approach; setting the policy; liaison and inter agency working; providing resources; experience and expertise; identifying need; managing the process; assessment, evaluation and setting priorities; management of the technical process; VAT; targets and competition; claiming funding; getting value from adaptations; responsibilities as landlord for adaptations undertaken by others; and user participation and consultation.