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Tomorrow, 16^th March, is Disabled Access Day. At Habinteg we’re always striving to get the message of the need more accessible housing in the UK out there. We, and our training and consultancy arm, The Centre for Accessible Environments believe this message is inextricably linked with providing accessible environments that allow disabled people to live independent lives.

15 Mar 2019 12:33 PM

Nicholas Bungay, Director of Strategy and External Affairs, comments in Planning and Building Control Today about the government recently announcing plans to make Changing Places toilets mandatory in all new large public buildings and how to ensure venues are open to everyone.

28 Feb 2019 12:34 PM

We currently have a number of properties available to let at our Gainsborough Court scheme in Lockleaze, Bristol.

Gainsborough Court consists of 19 ground floor independent wheelchair accessible flats. Like all Habinteg properties, the scheme has been specifically designed for disabled people to live independent lives.

20 Feb 2019 12:34 PM

Sam Renke explains how having her own adapted home has enriched her life in a multitude of ways.

14 Feb 2019 12:34 PM

The residents of our Jack Ashley Court scheme and Moira Close in north London were treated to brand new benches in January 2019. The commemorative benches, were donated by Bell Decorating Group, our long term friend and preferred supplier for painting and decorating.

5 Feb 2019 12:35 PM

Getting safely in and out of our home is the simplest thing most take for granted, and people with disabilities are living in homes not designed for their needs

1 Feb 2019 02:06 PM

Planning authorities should ensure all new homes are built to higher disabled access standards, writes Sheron Carter, CEO Habinteg, for Inside Housing comment

21 Jan 2019 02:46 PM

See what Sheron's thoughts on the year ahead are in her piece for the latest edition of 24Housing magazine. 

8 Jan 2019 02:07 PM