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',…
Independent living accommodation to provide accessible housing for people with support needs
New accessible and modern independent living flats in Northamptonshire are set to include assistive technologies such as telecare systems to accommodate older people with support…
Airbnb launches new accessibility features to help people with disabilities find suitable accommodation
The process of booking an Airbnb has become easier to use for people with disability requirements with its new Adapted category. The category features homes…
EXCLUSIVE: A day in the life of a specialist housing OT
Jacquel Runnalls has worked for many years as a specialist housing OT and inclusive environments specialist. She is a member of the Access Association, British…
57 percent with housing accessibility needs struggle to have a bath or shower in their own homes
Disabled adults across the UK are struggling with inaccessible homes, according to research commissioned by disability charity Leonard Cheshire. One in four respondents with housing…
Guest article: The right to adequate housing remains out of reach for people with disabilities
A new Lords select committee report highlights how a shortage of adaptable, accessible and appropriate housing is failing millions of people in this country. Holly…
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…