Whether it will provide a breakdown of the range and availability of housing options suitable for older people, including what accessible h…

The Scottish Government is committed to supporting older people to live independently and safely in homes that meet their needs for as long as possible.Through the Affordable Housing Supply Programme, the Scottish Government provides a flexible grant system to support specialist housing provision identified as a local priority. The majority of homes delivered through the programme are built to Housing for Varying Needs standards, helping to ensure homes are accessible, adaptable and able to meet changing household needs over time.Local authorities, as the statutory housing authority for their area, are responsible for assessing current and future housing need and demand and for setting out, through their Local Housing Strategies and Strategic Housing Investment Plans, how housing requirements will be met, including the provision of suitable housing options for older people.Information on the total availability of accessible housing, sheltered housing and supported accommodation across all tenures and providers is not held centrally by the Scottish Government.