Free webinar to demonstrate how DFGs can support people to remain independent at home
Hosted by the Better Care Fund team, Foundations and Care and Repair England, a new free webinar is set to highlight the importance of joint…
Proportion of new homes in England to be built by 2030 to accessible standards falls to 31.5%
New analysis from housing provider Habinteg unveils that in the next 10 years, 70 percent of all new homes will not have to meet any…
Adaptable housing partnership builds six accessible homes for elderly and disabled people
Housing association Habinteg has partnered with Leeds City Council to develop five bespoke wheelchair accessible bungalows and one accessible house to address the shortage of…
9 in 10 say government must improve housing for older people, survey reveals
A new survey shows that nearly 90 percent of people think the UK Government should widen housing options for older people and that more than…
National Healthy Housing Awards 2020 winners revealed
The team at Middlesbrough Staying Put Agency Councils, charities and inspirational frontline staff have been commended for their excellent work in supporting people to live…
Charities and housing organisations call on public to back proposals for more accessible homes
With just a week left until the government’s consultation on accessibility standards for new homes closes, the HoME coalition is calling on the public to…
New virtual event to offer free educational sessions and CPD training for healthcare professionals
After event organisers confirmed that this year’s Naidex would be postponed until March 2021 due to coronavirus, Naidex has launched a new virtual offshoot: Naidex…
New supported housing guidance to improve standards for vulnerable people in the UK
The UK Government has published a new National Statement of Expectations (NSE) for supported housing, which aims to help elderly and disabled people live more…
Government launches “long-awaited” consultation on accessible housing for older and disabled people
The Housing Secretary The Right Hon. Robert Jenrick has announced the launch of a UK Government consultation to make all new homes accessible to disabled…
ADASS says prioritising access to assistive tech and promoting independent living at home are key for social care reform
The Association of Directors of Adults Social Services (ADASS) has published a new report, which sets out nine crucial statements to help shape an adult…