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…
Charities call on government to change housing regulations as only 16% of wheelchair users live in accessible homes
Two leading charities, the Centre for Ageing Better and Habinteg, are calling on the UK Government to focus on the quality of housing in England,…
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…