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…
£12.5m project ‘improves older residents’ mobility with access to affordable electric vehicles
The official launch of the £ million Blackwood Peoplehood Project to help people live longer and happier is being unveiled in Buckie, Scotland, giving older…
Nottinghamshire college launches smart homes on campus for people with complex needs
Portland College, which is based in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, has collaborated with ADS Independent Living Solutions (ADS) to launch independent living homes that come pre-fitted with…
Government confirms next steps on plans to raise minimum home accessibility requirements
New homes will be more accessible for older and disabled people, as the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) has confirmed plans to…
“Neighbourhood of the future” independent living model to launch in Glasgow
Independent living specialist Blackwood is set to launch its pioneering concept to transform future homes and communities in Glasgow, which aims to allow people to…
Home adaptation professionals invited to share examples of good practice to inform global research
A journal is calling for professionals to submit evidence on examples of good housing adaptation practices to be included in an international paper aimed at…