Government must review retirement housing, says charity

Older people told to run own services

Groups of vulnerable older people should take over the running of their sheltered housing schemes if they don’t want their resident wardens axed, according to the decentralisation minister.

Lessons learned

The end of the housing market renewal programme offers guidance for the future

Housing association calls for creation of 'minister for older people'

A leading housing association is spearheading a campaign to install a minister for older people in Whitehall.

Float or sink?

Out of the shadows

Older lesbian and gay people living in sheltered housing often feel they have to keep their sexuality a secret. Emily Rogers meets one tenant who is much happier since her landlord helped her to come out

False start

Landlords must keep all documents relating to tenancies to avoid future disputes, says Jane Plant

Going spare

The government’s contentious ‘bedroom tax’ on under-occupying tenants is set to become law this month. Alex Turner looks at the disproportionate effect it’s likely to have in the north

What’s in a name?

The housing strategy for England has finally arrived, but what does it mean for the sector?

Play your cards right

A new card game is helping older tenants rate their service

Cause for concern

A recent security breach highlights why social housing providers should consider how they handle data, say legal experts Alison Deighton and Amy Carswell