Councils need more planning powers & DFG must “be fully funded” states LGA as coalition forms
Responding to the launch of the new Housing Made for Everyone (HoME) coalition, the Local…
High-profile coalition launches to demand the Government to tackle looming hidden housing ‘timebomb’
10 high-profile campaigning organisations have joined forces to demand urgent action to build homes that…
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Over two-thirds of Brits say their homes are no-go zones for wheelchair users amid calls for greater accessibility
A new poll commissioned by Habinteg, the charitable housing association specialising in accessible housing, has…
Age UK and Habinteg challenge growing housing crisis with joint calls for better accessibility standards
Credit: Roger Moody / Guzelian The UK’s largest charity dedicated to helping people make the…
RIBA joins the call for more age-friendly homes amidst England’s growing “hidden housing crisis”
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has released a new report into age-friendly housing,…
REVEALED: Research exposes councils spending the most and the least on Disabled Facilities Grants
A study of 73 councils in England has revealed that contrary to the current trend…
Organisations join forces to tackle the number of older people living in hazardous and inaccessible homes
With 20 percent of homes occupied by older people in England failing the government’s basic…
Prime Minister launches new drive to improve workplace and housing for disabled people
Announced by Prime Minister Theresa May, new measures will be introduced to help tackle the…
What RCOT’s new adaptation assessment guidance means for mobility retailers and suppliers
Following the launch of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists’ (RCOT) new guidance for addressing…
RCOT sets out “radically different approach” for addressing housing adaptation delays
Aiming to address major and minor housing adaptation delays, the Royal College of Occupational Therapists…