DFG-funded bathroom adaptation helps elderly couple remain independent in confined space
An elderly couple has had their small bathroom in Eastleigh adapted, funded by a Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG), featuring Closomat’s Palma Vita wash & dry…
Over two million over-55s live in a home that endangers their health or wellbeing, new report finds
According to a new report by the Centre for Ageing Better and Care & Repair England, over million homes in England don’t meet basic standards…
Government confirms £505m will be made available for DFGs in 2020-21
The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) has written an open letter to Local authority Chief Executives across England to announce that £505…
As many as 93 percent of existing homes do not meet the lowest existing threshold of accessibility, new research shows
According to recent data from the HoME coalition, as many as 93 percent of existing homes do not meet even the lowest existing threshold of…
23 organisations come together to support call for Secretary of State for Health and Social Care to increase DFG funding
The Home Adaptations Consortium has written a letter to Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Matt Hancock MP pledging for support for an…
The OT’s Perspective: Young people and the Disabled Facilities Grant
I’ve written before about the role that manufacturers and retailers can play in helping young people with disabilities, but this month I want to talk…
New checklist to help improve local housing adaptations provision throughout England
Care & Repair England has launched a new guide which offers practical information and advice about housing adaptations and how services can be reviewed and…
Total wash & dry toilet service offering set to give adaptation providers best value and clients peace of mind
An innovative approach to facilitating a long-term solution to people’s need for care support has been launched by Closomat. The Palma Life offering from Closomat…
Closomat looks to address diabetes struggles with helpful wash & dry toilet
With one of the impacts of diabetes being an increased need to go to the toilet, Closomat says that its Palma Vita wash & dry…
Free DFG training and workshop sessions available to improve support for independent living
Handicare 1100 Stairlift Local authorities, housing associations and charities who run services to support independent living are being offered free, invaluable training to improve the…