“Fragmented” adaptations process in Scotland in need of an overhaul, report says
An interesting report has been published that takes an insightful and in-depth look at the “fragmented, overly complex, and bureaucratic” housing adaptations process in Scotland.…
57 percent with housing accessibility needs struggle to have a bath or shower in their own homes
Disabled adults across the UK are struggling with inaccessible homes, according to research commissioned by disability charity Leonard Cheshire. One in four respondents with housing…
Local authority to deliver grant-funded adaptations through Home Improvement Agency
St Albans City and District Council has announced that it is joining the Hertfordshire Home Improvement Agency (HHIA) to deliver grant-funded assistive technologies and adaptations…
Research reveals only 25 percent of homes to be built in England specify to Optional Access standards
Habinteg’s Forecast for Accessible Homes 2020 research revealed that more than half of all local plans still make no requirements for any accessible housing standard…
Independent living project wins accolade at the annual Chartered Institute of Housing Awards
L-R Lovell partnership sponsor, Peter Moir, Heather Duncan and BBC presenter Catriona Shearer. A project that could transform the future homes and communities of three…
350,000 accessible homes could be built by the next General Election if regulations are updated
The Centre for Ageing Better is calling on the UK Government to implement the “eagerly awaited” improvements to building regulations to introduce more accessible housing…
Mock up allows tenants to physically experience an example of new £25m apartments
Jennifer Dalrymple, Co-Production Lead with Capability Scotland engaging in co-production processes. Plans to create a flagship community for individuals with additional and complex needs has…
22 new accessible homes help residents with reduced mobility live independently
Delighted new tenants are moving into 22 redeveloped and accessible homes in Greenock, Scotland, after an independent living specialist transformed a failing care home. The…
Housing provider awarded £75k to create co-designed digital services for independent living
A housing provider has secured funding that will get older tenants involved in shaping new digital services, enabling them to live as independently as possible.…
Disability housing project to provide 36 energy efficient homes in Harrogate
Disability Action Yorkshire, a disability housing and support charity, has partnered with South Yorkshire-based Highstone Housing Association to develop a £ housing development to give…