Over two-thirds of Brits say their homes are no-go zones for wheelchair users amid calls for greater accessibility
A new poll commissioned by Habinteg, the charitable housing association specialising in accessible housing, has…
RIBA joins the call for more age-friendly homes amidst England’s growing “hidden housing crisis”
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has released a new report into age-friendly housing,…
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REVEALED: Research exposes councils spending the most and the least on Disabled Facilities Grants
A study of 73 councils in England has revealed that contrary to the current trend…
Organisations join forces to tackle the number of older people living in hazardous and inaccessible homes
With 20 percent of homes occupied by older people in England failing the government’s basic…
RCOT sets out “radically different approach” for addressing housing adaptation delays
Aiming to address major and minor housing adaptation delays, the Royal College of Occupational Therapists…
Organisations back calls on Government to address “shameful lack of accessible homes” in England
Following Habinteg’s June 2019 report warning of an ‘accessible housing crisis’, both the Local Government…
New briefing paper considers different ways to address adaptable housing issues in line with the ageing population
Housing LIN has produced a briefing paper, ‘Innovative Housing Models for an Ageing Population,’ which…
EHRC launches new toolkit for local authorities about provision and management of housing adaptations
Credit: EHRC Credit: EHRC The Equalities and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), in partnership with Habinteg,…
Government rejects call to set target to address lack of accessible homes in Scotland
Scotland’s Minister for Housing has rejected a recommendation by the Equality and Human Rights Commission…
New grant to help make homes dementia friendly in Isle of Wight
A new grant has been awarded to Age UK Isle of Wight to help those…