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,…
Blue badge scheme extended to those with hidden disabilities including dementia and anxiety
Marking the biggest change to the Blue Badge scheme since the 1970s, the Department for…
BREAKING: Prism Medical UK back on acquisition trail after purchase of Scottish patient lifting specialist
Following its sale to private equity firm Limerston Capital in December 2018, Prism Medical UK…
AKW launches all-in-one service offering for contractors, local authorities and housing associations
AKW’s task-focused lighting range Accessibility solutions specialist AKW has announced the launch of its AWK…
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…
England at risk of ‘accessible homes crisis’ for older and disabled people warns housing experts
New research analysing housing plans across England has forewarned of an accessible homes crisis, forecasting…
DLF data analysis reveals crucial insights into who is searching for mobility equipment and why
The Disabled Living Foundation (DLF) has analysed data from its popular digital self-assessment tool AskSARA…
Free DFG training available to help address lack of clarity surrounding support system
Organisations that run services that enable independent living are being offered free training to improve…
Geberit launches resource guide highlighting the importance of bathrooms in allowing people to live independently
Accessible bathroom product manufacturer Geberit has launched a new resource guide for occupational therapists, local…
BREAKING: NRS Healthcare sold in secondary buy-out
Jerry Benson CEO of NRS Healthcare Following a successful year of trading, with the company…