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Funded by Economic and Social Research Council.
Collaboration with Housing LIN, Newcastle University, Scottish Federation of Housing Associations, University of Bristol and University of St Andrews.
This project will examine inequalities experienced in later life connected to intersections of stigma and explore the potential of place-based inclusivity for ageing. This project will firstly focus on understanding the impact of intersectional stigma on under-represented groups (with a particular focus on those who may be excluded due to place, age and disability) and further aims to make long-lasting and impactful change by utilising the Inclusive Living Toolkit, developed by McCall (PI) and the Scottish housing sector to tackle barriers to exclusion and make homes and communities more accessible across more deprived communities across the UK. ISPA is an intersectional, place-based project aiming to create more inclusive approaches to ageing across the lifecourse, reduce stigma and increase access to key services.
Total award value £1,682,796.01
Professor of Social Policy, Sociology, Social Policy & Criminology
Professor of Housing & Social Policy, Sociology, Social Policy & Criminology
Honorary Professor, Sociology, Social Policy & Criminology
Project Report
Trapped by Safety? Fire Doors, Accessibility and Policy Tensions in Housing
McKee K & McCall V (2025) Trapped by Safety? Fire Doors, Accessibility and Policy Tensions in Housing. ISPA project. Stirling. https://www.housinglin.org.uk/_assets/Resources/Housing/Practice_examples/Other_case_studies/Fire-Doors-Report-final-version-24Oct25.pdf
Blog Post
Celebrating the Women, Housing & Place Symposium at the University of Stirling
Ross M, Pearce A & McKee K (2025) Celebrating the Women, Housing & Place Symposium at the University of Stirling. [Blog] 15.10.2025. https://www.housing-studies-association.org/articles/celebrating-the-women-housing-place-symposium-at-the-university-of-stirling
Project Report
McCall V, Rutherford A, Davison L, Lawrence J, Pearce A & Pritchard J (2025) What's next for adaptations?. ESRC. Housing LIN: Housing LIN. https://www.housinglin.org.uk/Topics/type/Whats-next-for-adaptations/
Magazine Article
McKee K & McCall V (2025) Opinion: The problem with the ‘build baby build’ mantra: https://www.scottishhousingnews.com/articles/opinion-the-problem-with-the-build-baby-build-mantra. Scottish Housing News. 02.06.2025. https://www.scottishhousingnews.com/articles/opinion-the-problem-with-the-build-baby-build-mantra
Research Report
McKee K (2025) Local People Leading: the role of women in the birth of Scotland’s community-based housing associations. ISPA Project. Stirling: University of Stirling.
Blog Post
McCall V & McKee K (2025) Housing’s role in tackling intersectional inequalities: Intersectional Stigma of Place-based Ageing (ISPA). [Blog post] 07.02.2025. https://housingevidence.ac.uk/housings-role-in-tackling-intersectional-inequalities-intersectional-stigma-of-place-based-ageing-ispa/
Article
McKee K, McCall V, Theakstone D, Wilson K, Reid L, Gilroy R, Manley D, Pearce A, Davison L, Lawrence J & Pemble A (2024) Understanding the intersectional stigma of ageing, disability, and place: a systematic literature mapping review. Housing Studies. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/02673037.2024.2421844; https://doi.org/10.1080/02673037.2024.2421844
Research Report
Theakstone D, Wilson K, McKee K & McCall V (2024) Thinking about Stigma in Housing, Health and Social Care Delivery: Implications from the Intersectional Stigma of Place-Based Ageing (ISPA) Project Evidence Review. ISPA project. Stirling.