On Tuesday 16 May 2023, the new Older People’s Housing Taskforce held its first meeting. This team of experts, brought together by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) and the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC), will run for up to 12 months, making recommendations to support the growth of an older people’s housing sector.
Chair of the RIBA Board of Trustees Jack Pringle said: “The establishment and inaugural meeting of the Older People’s Housing Taskforce is welcome news. The Government should act quickly to deliver the high quality and accessible homes that the country urgently needs. Key priorities include bringing forward the consultation on raising the mandatory minimum accessibility standards for new homes and ensuring local authorities have qualified design expertise to recognise and promote age-friendly housing.
“We look forward to engaging with the Taskforce over the coming months.”
