How assistive tech could transform the lives of elderly residents in Dorset
Voice-activated technology, sensors and GPS trackers are some of the assistive devices set to transform the lives of elderly residents in Dorset over the next…
Extra care scheme packed with assistive tech features in Leeds approved by council
The first of four important extra care schemes in Leeds have been approved by Leeds City Council, which will combine high-quality residential accommodation with care…
New factsheet busts accessible housing myths and calls for better accessibility standards in new homes
Age UK and Habinteg have released a new campaigning factsheet, which calls for all new homes to be built to higher accessibility standards. According to…
Report calls on councils to provide better support and information to help people to move into suitable housing in later life
A new report published today by the Centre for Ageing Better warns that people thinking of moving or making adaptations to their home can be…
Council spending on DFGs reaches 10-year high to fund vital home adaptations, new statistics reveal
Freedom of Information Requests submitted on behalf of A Wood Idea have revealed that council funding through Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs) is at a 10-year…
New partnership established to tackle non-decent and accessible housing in England
The Centre for Ageing Better and Care & Repair England have joined forces to tackle non-decent housing across England. The partnership, confirmed through a new…
Supported living development to help disabled residents in Scotland
A new 24-apartment development has been agreed in Leith, Edinburgh, to provide accessible living for elderly and disabled adults. The deal was secured by property…
RCOT brings “fresh new approach” to addressing minor and major housing adaptation delays
Helping to combat the issue of both minor and major housing adaptation delays, the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) has outlined a new framework…
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…
Housing association calls on UK Government to change planning policies to avoid ‘accessible homes crisis’
Habinteg Housing Association has warned of an ‘accessible homes crisis’ as new research reveals that less than a quarter of homes built outside London by…