A review on the impact of retirement villages has been published by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation.

Drawing on the author's own research, as well as a number of other studies, the review found that as well as enhancing older people's choices for independence, retirement villages benefit the local community.

To read the findings of the review 'Making the Case for Retirement Villages' click here.

For information on Hartrigg Oaks, a retirement village in York click here.