Older Clients' Pathway through the Adaptation System for Independent Living in the UK.

Housing adaptation is recognized as an effective intervention for successful independent living and has been given a greater political priority. However, the current adaptation implementation is fragmented and sometimes confusing. This study is aimed at examining blockages in the adaptation system in the United Kingdom (UK) and identifying practical ways to tackle them.

Adaptations for Aging at Home in the UK: An Evaluation of Current Practice.

Housing adaptation is necessary to enable elderly people to live independently longer in their own homes. This study aims to review current housing adaptation practice in different parts of the UK and discuss the policy implications at national and local levels. It adopted a mixed-methods research strategy.

Alcohol and substance misuse in the construction industry.

This study investigates factors contributing to the menace of alcohol and substance misuse (ASM) in the construction industry, and its mitigation. A sequential exploratory mixed-method design, involving interview and questionnaire, was used for collecting data that were subsequently analysed by thematic analysis, factor analysis and Kruskal-Wallis test. Findings suggest that the problem of ASM is largely caused and exacerbated by mental strain, site working conditions, male dominance and ineffective human resource management.

Causes of Delays during Housing Adaptation for Healthy Aging in the UK.

Housing adaptation is a rehabilitation intervention that removes environmental barriers to help older people accommodate changing needs and age in place. In the UK, funding application for home adaptations to local authorities is subject to several procedural steps, including referral, allocation, assessment, funding and installation. The five stages need to complete in a sequential manner, often cause long delays.