Vast majority of homes built in the last three years are not accessible, new analysis shows
As many as 885,000 more people could now be living in accessible and adaptable properties if legislation requiring higher minimum standards in new build homes…
Government consults on changing the way DFG funding is allocated to local authorities in England
Councils and other stakeholders are being invited to respond to a UK Government consultation on its proposals to change the way it allocates funding for…
Only 13 percent of homes in England have all four accessibility features, new analysis shows
Older people living in the North East or the East Midlands are six times less likely to be living in a fully accessible home compared…
Adaptations specialist awarded for working with local authorities to tackle the lack of accessible homes
PROCare, an accessible bathroom and adaptations specialist, has been awarded for Best Resident Safety Initiative at the 2025 Northern Housing Awards. The company was also…
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.…