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A better life: private sheltered housing and independent living for older people; executive summary
- Authors:
- MCLAREN Justin, HAKIM Michelle
- Publisher:
- McCarthy and Stone
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 2p.
- Place of publication:
- Bournemouth
Research shows that even if demand remains at its current levels, which is unlikely given the growth rate of the elderly population, there could be a shortage of around 110,000 private sheltered housing units by 2020. At present there are around 50,000 private sheltered housing units in the UK, which is “wholly insufficient” to meet the need. McCarthy & Stone alone has taken 75,000 enquiries in the past twelve months. On average, about 3,000 units of private sheltered housing are built each year to serve a population base of 9.36 million pensioners in the UK. Yet by 2020, it is estimated that 12.02 million (19.3%) of the UK population will be over 65. This concern is widely voiced by prospective residents – 81% of whom believe that there should more private sheltered housing in their area. The report also reveals new facts about life in private sheletered accommodation and presents a compelling case for local councils to encourage growth in the sector.
A better life: private sheltered housing and independent living for older people
- Authors:
- MCLAREN Justin, HAKIM Michelle
- Publisher:
- McCarthy and Stone
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 48p.
- Place of publication:
- Bournemouth
Research shows that even if demand remains at its current levels, which is unlikely given the growth rate of the elderly population, there could be a shortage of around 110,000 private sheltered housing units by 2020. At present there are around 50,000 private sheltered housing units in the UK, which is “wholly insufficient” to meet the need. McCarthy & Stone alone has taken 75,000 enquiries in the past twelve months. On average, about 3,000 units of private sheltered housing are built each year to serve a population base of 9.36 million pensioners in the UK. Yet by 2020, it is estimated that 12.02 million (19.3%) of the UK population will be over 65. This concern is widely voiced by prospective residents – 81% of whom believe that there should more private sheltered housing in their area. The report also reveals new facts about life in private sheletered accommodation and presents a compelling case for local councils to encourage growth in the sector.