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Over half of Brits say they won’t be able to live in their home if they become disabled
A new YouGov survey, commissioned by Habinteg, shows that 55% of British adults, who do not have a mobility difficultly, think they would not be able to live in their current home, due to its design and layout, if they become physically disabled.
Read Over half of Brits say they won’t be able to live in their home if they become disabled…Help Habinteg shape its future
This autumn we’re working on Habinteg’s next five year plan, Towards 2026, and, importantly we need input from tenants to set our new priorities and direction.
Read Help Habinteg shape its future…What does the National Strategy for Disabled People mean for accessible housing?
The new National Strategy for Disabled People makes eight commitments on accessible homes. Read Habinteg’s response to each of these commitments.
Read What does the National Strategy for Disabled People mean for accessible housing?…Government spotlights accessible homes by appointing new Ambassador
Habinteg Housing Association Board member Vanessa Dockerill has been named as the Government’s Disability and Access Ambassador for private sector housing.
Read Government spotlights accessible homes by appointing new Ambassador…Disability strategy misses golden opportunity on accessible housing say housing experts
Today, Wednesday 28 July 2021 the Government published their National Disability Strategy with the stated aim of improving the everyday lives of disabled people.
Read Disability strategy misses golden opportunity on accessible housing say housing experts…Charities urge action on unsuitable homes as figures show 1M households live in homes that don’t meet their needs
The Centre for Ageing Better and Habinteg have urged action from government on accessible housing, as figures show that the number of people living in homes without the adaptations they need is rising and has reached one million.
Read Charities urge action on unsuitable homes as figures show 1M households live in homes that don’t meet their needs …Let’s make the UK housing sector more Accessible Now
Habinteg and Homefinder UK are hosting a free webinar on 27 July to showcase their pilot accessible property search platform, Accessible Now.
Read Let’s make the UK housing sector more Accessible Now…Regulatory judgement announced
Following an In-Depth Assessment (IDA) from the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH), Habinteg’s new gradings for the governance and viability standards have been published.
Read Regulatory judgement announced…Pathways Academy training reaps dividends for inaugural student
Disabled students on CAE's first Pathways Academy inclusive design programme are celebrating the end of training today, with one student securing employment.
Read Pathways Academy training reaps dividends for inaugural student…
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