One in six people over 60 have to avoid certain parts of their home due to mobility issues, survey finds
Stiltz Trio+ homelift New research, commissioned by homelift specialist Stiltz, has revealed that while the majority of older adults in the UK want to stay…
Immersive stand at the OT Show unveils a future vision of fully accessible homes
PROCare and Invisible Creations have unveiled a groundbreaking installation at this year’s OT Show, offering attendees an immersive experience into the future of accessible design.…
Portable, battery-powered stairclimber can be reissued to ease the pressure on the NHS
Mobility equipment supplier AAT GB is identifying ways in which authorities can take steps to deliver home adaptations to help ease one pressure point, without…
Assistive housing facility to help disabled people learn new skills and adapt to independent living
The Royal Borough of Greenwich has opened a new home in Greenwich for people with learning disabilities and autistic people. The independent living service will…
Analysis finds half of households in England with a person aged 55 need home adaptation
New analysis from the Centre for Ageing Better reveals a quarter of a million more people could now be living in accessible and adaptable homes…
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…
Upcoming free-to-attend events aim to make home adaptations more accessible
Foundations UK, the national body for home improvement agencies in England, has released when and where it will host its DFG Champions Roadshows, a series…
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,…