Council’s new Disabled Facilities Grant service speeds up the application process for equipment
Lichfield District Council’s new Disabled Facilities Grant service is improving the lives of disabled residents by speeding up the application for, and installation of, specialist…
Council launches adult social care strategy which aims to promote assistive technologies
Neath Port Talbot councillors have endorsed three new strategic plans to address issues in adult social care, and children and young people's social care. Neath…
Parliamentary survey seeks disabled people’s views and experiences of accessible housing
The Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (LUHC) Committee has launched an online survey for its inquiry looking at what the UK Government can do to…
Upcoming free-to-attend events aim to make home adaptations more accessible
Foundations UK, the national body for home improvement agencies in England, has released when and where it will host its DFG Champions Roadshows, a series…
Briefing shares how home improvement services can cost-effectively speed up hospital discharges
The Good Home Network has published helpful information about how home improvement services can help facilitate timely hospital discharges. The Good Home Network, a collaboration…
Government delivers extra £50m housing adaptations funding
The UK Government has unveiled an extra £50 million for home adaptations, which will be provided to local authorities to enable older people and those…
“Groundbreaking” collaboration aims to drive meaningful change globally in home adaptations
Foundations UK, the national body for home improvement agencies in England, has launched Home Modifications International, which strives to enhance the delivery of exceptional services…
Council enables residents to complete self-assessments to apply for free services and adaptations
Residents in South Lanarkshire can apply for an assessment, or complete a self-assessment, for free home adaptations, occupational therapy and equipment using the council’s website.…
Fixed track hoists now covered under Housing Adaptation Grants in Ireland
Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage Darragh O’Brien New regulations in the Republic of Ireland will bring fixed track hoists within the scope of…
EXCLUSIVE: Assistive equipment – The importance of future-proofing homes with accessible kitchens
Adam Thomas, a leading design consultant and Symphony ambassador, explores the requirements for an accessible kitchen. The article discusses the need for future-proofing homes to…