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…
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…
New study to help social landlords support residents to live in accessible homes
Foundations has launched a new research project designed to help social landlords support more of their residents to live in accessible homes. The Government-funded national…
Local authorities spent an average of £1.2m on DFGs in 2018-19, new report shows
A new report has revealed what the average local authority achieves through Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs) and key factors in maximising the grant’s ability to…
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…
OT, HIA and DFG adaptations service winners unveiled at first National Healthy Housing Awards
Inspirational organisations and individuals have been honoured at the inaugural National Healthy Housing Awards. Organised by Foundations, the national body for home improvement agencies (HIAs),…
Occupational therapists and other finalists announced in national housing awards
After receiving a record-breaking number of entries this year, Foundations has announced the finalists for the National Healthy Housing Awards 2019, including the ‘Occupational Therapist…
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…
New paper published for HIAs to consider the barriers that elderly people face when it comes to moving house
Foundations has launched a new paper aimed at Home Improvement Agencies (HIAs) to outline some of the facts surrounding suitable housing for elderly people and…
National housing awards unveiled to recognise hard work of individuals and organisations in the UK
New housing awards have been launched to celebrate the efforts of individuals and organisations across the country that help support people to live independently. The…