Organisations call extent of non-decent housing for over-55s in England a “national scandal”
A new report examining the extent of non-decent housing in England reveals that over two…
No Disabled Facilities Grant increase for local authorities as £505m confirmed for 2020-21
The Department of Health and Social Care has informed local authority chief executives that £505m…
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2020 Vision: The Suppliers’ Visions
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2020 Vision: The Retailers’ Visions
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Study reveals vital role Handyperson Services play in keeping people living independently
A new report emphasising the pivotal role council-commissioned Handyperson Services play in keeping vulnerable people…
Organisations call on Matt Hancock to “increase funding for home adaptations in Budget 2020”
A consortium of over 20 leading national organisations has urged Matt Hancock, Secretary of State…
Housing adaptations start-up to bring discreet and dual-purpose products to the market
Born from a project started to create attractive home adaptations, three housing associations have come…
£12 million Scottish Government loan to fund 160 “highly-accessible” smart homes
Edinburgh-based charity Blackwood Homes and Care has been issued a loan of £12m through the…
Comment: Industry expert shares thoughts regarding stairlift provision following tragic accident
Dorothy Fowler suffered fatal injuries following a fall in her home. Credit: Fowler Family After…
Bereaved daughter questions the provision of stairlifts in private homes following tragic incident
Dorothy Fowler. Credit: Fowler family A woman from Bath who tragically lost her elderly mother…
Surrey County Council opens new homes for independent living with the help of Amazon Alexa
New purpose-built homes have been opened by Surrey County Council, in collaboration with care provider…
Housing landlord defends decision to remove stairlifts from sheltered accommodation schemes
Ardrossan Court residents association chair Tom Stewart and resident Doris Reddington. Credit: Hartlepool Mail Housing…