Vast majority of homes built in the last three years are not accessible, new analysis shows
As many as 885,000 more people could now be living in accessible and adaptable properties if legislation requiring higher minimum standards in new build homes…
Government consults on changing the way DFG funding is allocated to local authorities in England
Councils and other stakeholders are being invited to respond to a UK Government consultation on its proposals to change the way it allocates funding for…
Council agrees discretionary £25k grant for adaptations for residents with higher needs on top of DFG funding
The Royal Borough of Greenwich has agreed a new council plan which means that disabled residents will be to get support to make their homes…
€23m funding for home adaptations will ensure people in Ireland continue to live independently
The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage in the Republic of Ireland has announced €23 million funding for local authorities to carry out adaptations,…
New project will focus on the potential of OTs in influencing housing outcomes
The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) has commissioned Foundations to work on ‘Housing Without Delay,’ a collaborative project that broadens the scope beyond adaptations,…
Councils can now easily manage their local builder lists for housing adaptations via a free national platform
Foundations, the national body for the Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) and home improvement agencies in England, has launched the ‘game-changing’ new Home Adaptations Installer Network.…
Free CPD event will highlight how innovative assistive tech can deliver more effective adaptations
Housing professionals, local authorities, and care providers have the chance to learn about how they can deliver smarter and more effective housing adaptations at a…
Councils can now offer in-house Trusted DFG Assessor Training to equip staff with skills to recommend effective adaptations
Foundations and The Occupational Therapy Service are now offering in-house Trusted DFG Assessor Training for local authorities, home improvement agencies, and housing associations. This builds…
Adaptations specialist awarded for working with local authorities to tackle the lack of accessible homes
PROCare, an accessible bathroom and adaptations specialist, has been awarded for Best Resident Safety Initiative at the 2025 Northern Housing Awards. The company was also…
Man with cerebral palsy says government funding for home adaptations is essential for keeping people in work
A man with cerebral palsy, based in Farnborough, Hampshire, says government funding for home adaptations is essential in enabling people to stay active in work and their…