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.…
Research will consider what is needed to fund and support adaptations for independent living
The University of Stirling is leading on research which will identify current and future needs to help people live independently in Scotland. A group of…
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…
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…
Professionals involved in the delivery of the DFG invited to important summit about housing adaptations
Foundations, the national body for the Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) and home improvement agencies in England, has announced its 2025 DFG High-Cost Adaptations Summit, which…
Council approved 30 DFGs for 42 home adaptationss between October and December 2024
Hastings Borough Council has reported that its Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) scheme continues to help support residents who need home adaptations. Between October and December…
Report highlights “significant failings” regarding landlords handling residents’ adaptation requests
The Housing Ombudsman has released its latest ‘Learning from severe maladministration’ report, focusing on home adaptations and landlords’ response to mental and physical health needs.…
Popular free event that focuses on how local authorities can make the most of their DFG budgets returns in 2025
Foundations, a national organisation that supports local authorities and home improvement agencies across England to deliver better home adaptations, has announced the 2025 spring run…