New review calls for major DFG overhaul to improve home adaptations in England
VAT rules adjusted for major adaptations, a national accreditation scheme for tradespeople, the establishment of housing & health partnership boards and the removal of stairlifts…
New report explores older people’s experiences of housing adaptations
Funded by the Centre for Ageing Better, Housing LIN has produced a report which looks at different people’s experiences of home adaptations. Considering the perspectives…
UK’s reliance on unpaid carers is unsustainable, new research warns
The Work Foundation, in its new report, is calling on the UK Government to urgently implement new carers’ employment rights and work with employers to…
New research reveals employees with early onset dementia are receiving a lack of support in the workplace and early dismissal
Employees with early onset dementia face a lack of support at work and early dismissal, with those working in low paid employment losing their jobs…
New research reveals that negative attitudes towards bladder weakness leave women feeling embarrassed
A new survey by continence care company Ontex Healthcare has highlighted how negative attitudes towards bladder weakness leaves women feeling embarrassed, with many people discreetly…
Newlife reveals major failings surrounding the provision of specialist equipment to disabled children
After revealing “unlawful” failings regarding the provision of specialist equipment, Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children is urgently calling on the UK Government to help…
New research highlights key concerns amongst older people about the ageing population
A new research document from the UK Government – ‘Ageing Society Grand Challenge: Saga poll’ – has surveyed people aged 50 and above about their…
New briefing paper highlights issues around housing issues and the ageing population
Housing LIN has produced a briefing paper, ‘Innovative Housing Models for an Ageing Population,’ which considers the need for the development of different housing models…
Government reveals insightful statistics into disabled people in employment
Released by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), the Government has outlined some insightful statistics…
People with disabilities and ill health owed thousands by Government due to ESA underpayments
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced that millions of people are expected to be owed thousands of pounds in Employment and Support…