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Habinteg welcomes the Government’s announcement of adult social care reform, including care technology, and a much needed £86 million boost to the Disabled Facilities Grant this financial year.

14 Jan 2025 06:48 PM

The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) has upgraded Habinteg’s governance rating from G2 to G1 following a stability check carried out this autumn as the organisation has made the necessary improvements to meet governance regulatory requirements. 

19 Dec 2024 04:49 PM

Habinteg Housing Association has developed 29 new accessible homes in the past seven months, thanks to a partnership with Hounslow Council.

9 Dec 2024 12:12 PM

Habinteg welcomes the Chancellor’s announcement of an additional £86 million for the Disabled Facilities Grant announced in the Autumn 2024 Budget. 

4 Nov 2024 11:47 AM

Habinteg and the Centre for Accessible Environments' guide aims to inspire and equip built environment professionals to create inclusive, adaptable homes for all.

4 Oct 2024 10:19 AM

Cost comparisons of common home adaptations show people making those adaptations in a visitable dwelling could be £27,000 worse off than those in an accessible home. 

9 Sep 2024 07:57 AM

Habinteg joined disability campaigners in Westminster this week to ask Prime Minister Keir Starmer to raise the accessibility standard for all new homes.

 

2 Aug 2024 10:04 AM

A quarter of a million more people could be living in accessible and adaptable homes if legislation requiring higher minimum standards in new build homes had been delivered as promised by the government in 2022. 

29 Jul 2024 05:05 PM

Habinteg welcomes the Government’s commitment to building more social and affordable housing, as confirmed in the Kings' Speech at the State Opening of Parliament.

22 Jul 2024 07:31 PM