NHBC forges new retirement living partnership

NHBC has announced a new partnership with the Associated Retirement Community Operators (ARCO) to support the growing demand within the retirement living sector.

Retirement communities combine independent living for older people, through them renting or owning their own flat, with the provision of 24/7 onsite staff, Care Quality Commission (CQC) -registered domiciliary care if needed, and a wide range of communal services and facilities. Estimates show that 75,000 people currently live within retirement communities, with the number of over 75s in the UK set to double in the next 30 years.

The retirement community sector has also set a target to provide a home for 250,000 older people by 2030.

ARCO, formed in 2012, is the main body representing the retirement community sector in the UK and aims to promote confidence in the sector and drive policy change to increase the number of retirement communities.

NHBC’s retirement living sector lead Matt Scarrott said of the new partnership: “The demand for purpose built, high quality housing options for older people with tailored support services is predicted to grow substantially and will play an increasingly important role in the UK housing market.

“As a result, we have developed a …