Cheshire East Council proposes changes to its home repairs and adaptions policy
Cheshire East Council is proposing changes to its grants and loans policy for home adaptations…
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…
NHS Confederation report reveals “transformative” impact of adapting homes to prevent falls
Better targeting of existing money spent on prevention could deliver an extra £11 billion annual…
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…