Over-55s could be spared a fall for just £1,500

AT least half a million homes pose a real risk to their older occupants and urgently need repair or modification, experts claim.

- By Hanna Geissler

The Centre for Ageing Better found that number of properties in England alone, which are headed by someone over 55 and contain hazards that could increase the risk of falls on stairs.

It is calling for remedial action, such as fitting handrails and sorting uneven surfaces near