News

A survey has found that 70 per cent of people know what sheltered housing is but only 42 per cent know it is a housing choice for older people.

Most of the 300 people surveyed by the Emerging Role of Social Housing Project, an umbrella body for sheltered housing organisations, said that they thought sheltered housing was depressing.

Around half said they would consider moving into it but only if "absolutely necessary".

The findings of the survey coincide with around 2,000 events being held this week to raise awareness of sheltered housing.