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…
Just 12 percent of over-55s deem accessibility a priority when buying a home
New research commissioned by EA Mobility, a provider of home adaptation solutions, has uncovered a disconnect between the importance Brits place on home accessibility and…
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…
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,…
New apartments support disabled residents using assistive tech and automated systems
New supported living apartments in Lancashire are enabling residents to live independently, thanks to a package of care and support with assistive technology. Formerly Skerton's…
National Healthy Housing Awards 2023 winners revealed
Foundations, the UK Government-funded national body for the Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) and home improvement agencies (HIAs), has announced the winners of the National Healthy…
“Groundbreaking” collaboration aims to drive meaningful change globally in home adaptations
Foundations UK, the national body for home improvement agencies in England, has launched Home Modifications International, which strives to enhance the delivery of exceptional services…
Housing inquiry looks at whether DFGs fully supports housing adaptations
A new inquiry which will challenge whether the Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) fully supports housing adaptations. The inquiry, titled 'Disabled people in the housing sector',…