Foundations reveals winners of National Healthy Housing Awards 2023
Foundations, the UK Government-funded national body for the Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) and home improvement…
New figures reveal disabled people face “devastating delays” for vital home adaptations
An investigation by the Bureau of Investigative Journalism has revealed for the first time the…
Government publishes guidance on the effective delivery of DFG-funded home adaptations
Guidance for local authorities about how they can effectively and efficiently deliver Disabled Facilities Grants…
Foundations launches new guidance on delivering better home adaptations in social housing
Too many social housing tenants are facing delay and frustration with obtaining home adaptations, according…
Report makes important recommendations to transform the lives of disabled people
The Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) Disability Commission has published a new report that makes…
Council looks to bring DFG scheme fully in-house to speed up process for disabled people
Bridgend County Borough Council, which is located in South Wales, is set to bring its…
Organisations commended for accessible housing work at National Healthy Housing Awards 2020
The team at Middlesbrough Staying Put Agency The achievements of council teams, charities and inspirational…
Spending Review 2020 confirms £573mil investment in DFGs
The Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak presented his Spending Review 2020 to Parliament on…
Local councils in Lancashire seek new stairlift contracts after shift in installation and maintenance responsibilities
Handicare 1100 Lancashire County Council will no longer coordinate stairlift installation and repairs in Lancashire…
67 percent of councils have disabled residents waiting more than one year for vital home adaptations, new research finds
Disabled people are sometimes waiting more than two years after council approval for vital adaptations…