Providing diverse and affordable housing options for older people

24 Jun 2025
Homes and governance theatre - Delegate only , Specialist housing
With the number of people over 65 significantly increasing, there is a growing need to provide better housing options for older people. Join our panel to explore the outcomes and next steps from the Older People’s Housing Taskforce, the use of innovation and technology to allow people to age in place, and the funding opportunities for upgrades and retrofit of existing social sheltered housing.  
Speakers
Professor Julienne Meyer CBE
Professor Julienne Meyer CBE, Chair - Older People's Housing Taskforce
Pete Apps
Pete Apps, Author of Show Me the Bodies: How We Let Grenfell Happen and contributing editor, Inside Housing
Elaine Unegbu
Elaine Unegbu, Chair - Age Friendly Manchester Older People's Board and Greater Manchester Older People's Network Steering Group
Judie Collins
Judie Collins, Chair - Greater Manchester Older People's Network - Housing and Neighbourhoods Working Group
Kris Peach
Kris Peach, Managing Director Extra Care Housing - Housing 21
Neil Revely
Neil Revely, Board member - ADASS Housing Policy Network