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e to live as independently in their own homes and community, for as long as possible. In 2016 there were 637,567 people aged 65 and over, in 2022 that figure is now 806,300, which accounts for 16 percent of the population. Of that 806,300, 189,574 are living alone and 44 percent of people aged 85 and over are living alone. Following a successful pilot of this innovative programme in 9 Local authority areas, the Healthy Age Friendly Homes Programme (HAFH) has now scaled up nationally to ensure all older people in Ireland will have the opportunity to age in place and have access to the supports provided by the programme. Following a successful recruitment campaign, each local authority in the country (31) now hosts at least 1 Local Coordinator with 13 allocated 2 Co-Ordinator’s based on population over 65, and admission rates into long-term and acute care facilities. In addition, the 6 Regional Manager roles, aligned to the Regional Health Areas, are in place, as well as the full cohort of a National Manager and 15 administrative support staff. Partnerships with key stakeholders are being scaled to ensure service provision across the country. The HAFH aims to support up to 10,500 older persons in their homes on an annual basis. The Healthy Age Friendly Homes Programme (HAFH) represents a new way of working to support ageing in p