NEW TRADE ASSOCIATION FOR RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES LAUNCHES IN PARLIAMENT
Yesterday [11 March], residents and staff from Housing 21 gathered in the impressive surroundings of the House of Lords to meet with MPs, Peers and industry leaders to discuss how retirement communities can provide a credible solution to the pressing challenge of how we meet the lifestyle, health and care needs of older people. The event marked the launch of the Associated Retirement Community Operators (ARCO); the new trade body that has been established to promote confidence in the sector; to increase the volume and quality of expertise within the sector; and to raise awareness of the