Innovators challenged to design products for homes to win investment fund and help disabled people live independently
Now in its fifth year, Design Council Spark is putting a new focus on driving…
New Government Champion appointed to accelerate accessible product design
The Minister of State for Disabled People Sarah Newton MP has appointed Ed Warner, co-founder…
Charity says most UK homes are “hazardous” for elderly and disabled people and calls for a radical rethink of health and housing
A new report from the Centre for Ageing Better has highlighted that a significant proportion…
National Healthy Housing Awards unveiled to praise hard work of organisations in the housing industry
New awards have been launched to celebrate the efforts of individuals and organisations across the…
UK on verge of accessible housing crisis as new poll shows most Brits want homes to suit all ages and abilities
From new research commissioned by the Centre for Ageing Better, and polled by YouGov, the…
New report explores older people’s perspectives on benefits and drawbacks of housing adaptations
Funded by the Centre for Ageing Better, Housing LIN has produced a report which looks…
New briefing paper considers different ways to address adaptable housing issues in line with the ageing population
Housing LIN has produced a briefing paper, ‘Innovative Housing Models for an Ageing Population,’ which…
EHRC launches new toolkit for local authorities about provision and management of housing adaptations
Credit: EHRC Credit: EHRC The Equalities and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), in partnership with Habinteg,…
Plans drawn up to create 75 wheelchair accessible apartments near Liverpool
A planning application has been created which is looking for permission to build 75 care…
Government rejects call to set target to address lack of accessible homes in Scotland
Scotland’s Minister for Housing has rejected a recommendation by the Equality and Human Rights Commission…