Briefing Paper | Evidence of Home Adaptations: When Is a Home Not A Home?

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This Briefing provides overview of the recently published Evidence Review of Home Adaptations in the
UK and other OECD Countries.The research was completed on behalf of the UK Collaborative for
Housing Evidence. It is a welcome report, providing insights and research – by other professionals –
into the effectiveness of adaptations for home safety. The research was conducted by Dr Yang Wang,
University of Glasgow; Professor Kenneth Gibb, Director of the UK Collaborative Centre for Housing
Evidence (CaCHE) and Professor at the University of Glasgow; and Dr Vikki McCall, University of
Stirling. The research was supported by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC); Arts and
Humanities Research Council (AHRC); the Joseph Rowntree Foundation; Age Scotland; the Housing
Associations’ Charitable Trust (HACT); and Horizon Housing Association.

Download here: Evidence of Home Adaptations: When Is a Home Not A Home?