Foundations to present the thinking behind the new DFG funding formula and what is changing
The UK Government is proposing a new formula for allocating Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) funding,…
Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman reveals councils DFG application wait time
The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman found that North Yorkshire Council had built up…
The Health and Social Care Committee calls for timelines for Better Care Fund planning
The Health and Social Care Committee has written to the Secretary of State, Wes Streeting,…
Foundations announces return of its Disabled Facilities Grant roadshows
Foundations, the national body for home improvement agencies in England, has announced the 2025 spring…
Government confirms £86m boost to help more disabled and older people live independently
Thousands more people with disabilities will be supported to remain in their homes thanks to…
Government to review its policy on the upper limit of DFG-funded home adaptations
The UK government has agreed to review the limit paid to help fund specialist adaptations…
Age UK calls on local authorities to improve delivery of adaptations to older people’s homes
In a new report, Age UK is calling for all local authorities to radically improve…
New Disabled Facilities Grant service simplifies the delivery of equipment in Lichfield
Lichfield District Council’s new Disabled Facilities Grant service is improving the lives of disabled residents…
Wetroomstop advocates for Disabled Facilities Grant amidst rising wetroom installation issues
Wetroomstop, a provider of wetroom kits and accessibility solutions and accessories in the UK, is…
The Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee launches inquiry into accessible housing
An inquiry has been launched by the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee that looks…