Government announces £300m funding to boost supported housing in social care reforms
The UK government has announced £300m of funding over three years for councils to build…
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…
Lords’ report highlights need for more government effort in improving health in old age
The report argues that more targeted public health advice is needed about making healthy interventions…
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…
Foundations wants to hear from home adaptations providers for new research project
Foundations has launched a new research project looking at how housing associations and other registered…
The OT’s Perspective: Should your customers consider a homelift?
As the popularity of home lifts increases rapidly, Stuart Barrow looks at what retailers need…