What could the landslide Conservative victory mean for the healthcare sector?
Having secured a resounding victory in the 2019 General Election, taking previously Labour safe seats and turning them into gains, AT Today looks back over…
Charity responds to ‘accessible homes crisis’ report and calls for better guidance for local planners on future-proofed homes
Dr Rachael Docking, Senior Programme Manager at the Centre for Ageing Better After the Habinteg Housing Association released a report warning of an ‘accessible homes…
Blackwood House opens doors to independent living in the future
An innovative home, which is set to be the model of how Edinburgh aims to help transform the day-to-day lives of people with disabilities, is…
New briefing paper highlights issues around housing issues and the ageing population
Housing LIN has produced a briefing paper, ‘Innovative Housing Models for an Ageing Population,’ which considers the need for the development of different housing models…
Pioneering technology keeps vulnerable adults safe overnight and presents significant cost savings
Angela Currie, Housing and Care Director at Blackwood Housing and care provider Blackwood has launched a new innovative project to help keep disabled people safe…
Report calls for more diverse and accessible housing to suit needs and wants of older people
Credit: Centre for Ageing Better New research from Greater Manchester Combined Authority is calling for local authorities, planners and developers to provide more diverse and…
Cornwall Council reveals plan to create 3,500 ‘Extra Care’ housing units for elderly and disabled people
As part of a plan to help elderly and vulnerable people stay independent and healthy, Cornwall Council has announced it will create 3,500 ‘Extra Care’…
Call to set target to address lack of accessible homes in Scotland rejected by Government
Scotland’s Minister for Housing has rejected a recommendation by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) to set a national target of ensuring at least…
Report: Inquiry underlines lack of accessible and adaptable housing
The Equalities and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has highlighted the state of the nation’s housing for people with a disability, underlining the current lack of…
Lifeline products taken to new heights
Warwick District Council’s Lifeline Services Team is lending its support to two local residents who will be testing their latest Lifeline product from the summit…