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…
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…
Lack of information regarding disabled tenants in the Regulator of Social Housing’s 2023 accounts
The publication of the Regulator of Social Housing’s 2023 accounts shows that housing providers are investing heavily in existing homes to address issues like damp,…
New apartments support disabled residents using assistive tech and automated systems
New supported living apartments in Lancashire are enabling residents to live independently, thanks to a package of care and support with assistive technology. Formerly Skerton's…
National Healthy Housing Awards 2023 winners revealed
Foundations, the UK Government-funded national body for the Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) and home improvement agencies (HIAs), has announced the winners of the National Healthy…