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Active ageing and the built environment
- Author:
- CAIRNCROSS Liz
- Publishers:
- Housing Learning and Improvement Network, Public Health England
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 15
- Place of publication:
- London
Practice briefing which looks at how different aspects of the built environment can promote and sustain active ageing. It explains how the built environment and well-designed outdoor spaces can enhance the long-term health and wellbeing and looks at the role that social housing providers, housing with care, and local authorities can play. It also outlines key national and local policies that support active ageing and the build environment . Examples of good and emerging practice are provided throughout to illustrate key points. It is intended for those working in social housing, local government, public health and the care and support sectors to understand their roles and aims to improve integration and partnership working between health, social care and housing. (Edited publisher abstract)