One in four disabled Londoners with access requirements live in completely inaccessible homes
Inclusion London has uncovered the grim reality of inaccessible and unaffordable housing in London in its latest report. The ‘Barriers at Home’ report found that…
Council approved 30 DFGs for 42 home adaptationss between October and December 2024
Hastings Borough Council has reported that its Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) scheme continues to help support residents who need home adaptations. Between October and December…
Report highlights “significant failings” regarding landlords handling residents’ adaptation requests
The Housing Ombudsman has released its latest ‘Learning from severe maladministration’ report, focusing on home adaptations and landlords’ response to mental and physical health needs.…
Project co-designs independent living models, assisted technologies, and digital skills training
A new project by Blackwood Homes and Care is revolutionising the way technology and data are integrated into independent living solutions, offering transformative benefits for…
Government agrees to review policy on upper limit of DFGs following High Court legal challenge
The UK Government has agreed to review the current £30,000 limit of the Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG), which funds vital home adaptations, following a legal…
Cost to adapt a home could cost almost £27k, new price comparison shows
Cost comparisons by Habinteg Housing Association of grab rail, stairlift, and wetroom adaptations show that people living in an M4(1) visitable dwelling who may need…
Upcoming webinar to provide top housing tips for NHS frontline staff and commissioners
An upcoming webinar hosted by Housing LIN in collaboration with the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services in the East of England (ADASS East)…
Older people at risk of being forced into residential care due to massive delays in making adaptations to homes
Age UK has published a report that highlights the “shocking” delays many older and disabled people face waiting for councils to install home aids and…
New plan to encourage more support for the ageing population to access home adaptations
The Housing and Ageing Alliance (HAA) has stated that a national strategy is needed urgently to address the housing needs of the UK’s ageing population.…
New independent living service to assist older housing association residents
A Northamptonshire-based housing association has received a further £2 million for its new independent living scheme. The scheme will replace the former Hearnden Court building…