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Towards an age friendly Bristol? Understanding the context and development of the Bristol Ageing Better programme (2021)
Report
MacKintosh, S., Jones, M., Beardmore, A., White, J., & BAB Community Researchers. (2021). Towards an age friendly Bristol? Understanding the context and development of the Bristol Ageing Better programme. Bristol, UK: National Lottery Community Fund

The Bristol Ageing Better (BAB) programme began in 2015 during a time of significant demographic, social, economic, political and policy change. This report looks, not at the projects commissioned by BAB, but at the underlying context. Using research... Read More about Towards an age friendly Bristol? Understanding the context and development of the Bristol Ageing Better programme.

Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) and other adaptations: external review - summary (2018)
Report
Mackintosh, S., Smith, P., Garrett, H., Davidson, M., Morgan, G., & Russell, R. Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) and other adaptations: external review - summary

This is a summary of the findings of a review of the Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) in England. The aim is to keep people living independently for longer and make the case for more joined-up action across housing, health and social care. It is a p... Read More about Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) and other adaptations: external review - summary.

Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) and other adaptations – external review (2018)
Report
Mackintosh, S., Smith, P., Garrett, H., Davidson, M., Morgan, G., & Russell, R. Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) and other adaptations – external review

A review of the operation of the Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) in England. The aim is to keep people living independently for longer and make the case for more joined-up action across housing, health and social care. It is a practical review that... Read More about Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) and other adaptations – external review.

The role of home adaptations in improving later life (2017)
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Powell, J., Mackintosh, S., Bird, E., Ige, J., Garrett, H., & Roys, M. (2017). The role of home adaptations in improving later life

This report summarises the findings of a systematic review of the best, available scientific evidence on how home adaptations can contribute to improving later life. Living in a suitable home is crucially important to a good later life. The right h... Read More about The role of home adaptations in improving later life.