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We don’t just need funding for adaptations – we need policy to drive delivery of new accessible homes too
Government must strike the right balance between adaptations and new build....
North West’s local plans propose lowest number of wheelchair user homes in England
Wheelchair users in the North West fare worst in the search for a home with one new wheelchair user home being planned for every 2,006 people in the region in the next decade, Habinteg research reveal...
Habinteg appoints Martin Warhurst as permanent CEO
Habinteg Housing Association has appointed Martin Warhurst as its new Chief Executive Officer following a 14-month stint as the housing association's interim CEO....
Remembering John Knight CBE, Habinteg board member and tenant champion
Habinteg acknowledges the immeasurable contribution of former Board member John Knight CBE, who died on 2 December 2025....
Government announcement on M4(2) and M4(3) standards in the draft National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF)
Our director Christina McGill says although the new proposal to strengthen requirements for accessible housing is a step in the right direction , the policy could go further....
Why council-funded home adaptations need a person-centered approach
Following a long struggle to get suitable home adaptations for her disabled daughter, Ava, Sam Crawford shares her experience and learnings to help other people navigate the Disabled Facilities Grant ...
The unfinished journey of accessible housing in the UK
The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 is 30 years old, but its impact on housing was far more limited with unfinished business even to this day, writes our director Christina McGill....
New towns taskforce report lacks a strategy for creating accessible housing for disabled people
New towns are a not-to-be-missed opportunity to create inclusive communities for health and wellbeing, writes our director Christina McGill....
Hemlington resident says Habinteg litter pick transformed her life
Habinteg tenant Michaela Potter says that helping to collect and recycle litter around her Hemlington neighbourhood has improved her mental health and helped her connect with local residents....
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If necessary, please follow up with a phone call to:
- Claire Carponen, Media and Communications Officer, on 07907 862 070.
- Sharon Herbert, Senior Communications and Marketing Manager, on 07592 374 158.
- Christina McGill, Director of Social Impact & External Affairs, on 07809 420 075.
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