Report warns vulnerable people living in poor-quality homes at particular risk this winter
Newly-published research has highlighted the increased risk poor-quality housing has on those identified as being…
Government extends Access to Work scheme to support disabled people during pandemic
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced an extension to the Access to…
DRUK CEO says increased fines for no face coverings will ramp up pressure on disabled people
On 13th August 2020, the Prime Minister announced a series of new enforcement measures targeting…
Homes England pledges to actively contribute to creating inclusive housing for all
Helping to create homes that meet elderly and disabled people’s needs, Homes England is aiming…
Republic of Ireland invests €73m in housing adaptations & mobility aids but charity says more needed
The Republic of Ireland Government has confirmed that € (£) will be made available for…
84% of disabled people say access to height-accessible sanitising stations will encourage them to return to stores
Disabled access review site Euan’s Guide has published the results from its latest survey, which…
Mobility retailers urged to consider accessibility of facilities for disabled people as lockdown measures ease
User experience and digital agency Sigma is calling for greater consideration in the design of…
Charities call for accessibility and insulation to tackle older and disabled people’s housing struggles
Two leading charities, Habinteg and the Centre for Ageing Better, have called on the government…
‘World’s first’ remote assisted living lab seeks collaboration with assistive tech suppliers
Heriot-Watt University scientists are launching what they believe is the world’s first open and remote…
71% of disabled people are unlikely to pursue legal action against inaccessible services, survey finds
That’s according to a new YouGov survey, commissioned by disability charity Leonard Cheshire, which has…