Research finds just 12 per cent of people aged 55 and over consider home accessibility
New research commissioned by provider of home adaptation solutions EA Mobility has uncovered a disconnect…
Foundations announce dates for its DFG Champions Roadshows in 2024
Foundations UK, the national body for home improvement agencies in England, has released when and…
Staffordshire County Council launches festive campaign to promote independent living aids
As the festive season approaches, Staffordshire County Council has launched a campaign, showcasing assistive…
South Lanarkshire Council enables residents to easily apply for free home adaptations
Residents of South Lanarkshire Council can apply for free home adaptations, occupational therapy and equipment…
Waverley Council’s £13k fine for delaying the installation of disability adaptations
The Ombudsman has ordered Waverley Borough Council to pay almost £13,000 after it delayed the…
Age Scotland report calls on local authorities to make it easier to access home adaptation services
Age Scotland is calling on local authorities to provide a ‘one-stop shop’ to help older…
Leonard Cheshire finds that one in four disabled adults are struggling with inaccessible homes
Emma Donaldson, 35, a wheelchair user from Hucknall in Nottinghamshire, first applied for an accessible…
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…
Self-assessment portal for home adaptations launches to cut lengthy waiting times
Foundations, the national body for home improvement agencies (HIAs) in England, has announced that its…