Pricey home adaptations & bariatric equipment increasing council care costs as a result of obesity
A new report by the Local Government Association (LGA) is urging healthcare professionals to overcome…
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…
Closomat extends remote assessment capabilities to facilitate vital housing adaptation assessments
With the need for home adaptations remaining unwavering during the COVID-19 pandemic, wash & dry…
Greater Manchester to invest millions to buy and modify housing for disabled people
More specialist supported housing for disabled people is to be provided in Greater Manchester following…
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…
Handicare launches virtual appointments to ensure most vulnerable can access vital adaptations
With many elderly and vulnerable people advised to self-isolate during the COVID-19 outbreak, Handicare has…
New housing adaptation checklist to drive up quality of home adaptation provision across England
A new guide from Care & Repair England has launched, offering practical information and advice…
Comment: Why the bathroom is key to maintaining independence in the home
According to the Department for Communities and Local Government, almost two million households in England…
Adults aged 40-60 say providing home adaptations at reduced cost should be prioritised in the UK
A new study of over 2,000 adults aged 40-60 has researched people’s thoughts relating to…