#ForAccessibleHomes

We're #ForAccessibleHomes, are you?

Did you know that just 9% of the housing stock in England has basic access features?

We know that too many disabled and older people are living in unsuitable housing, which can impact on their ability to live independently. We know that inclusive, accessible homes are great for everyone, allowing us to use our homes throughout our whole lives as our needs change.

In order to make sure that there are enough accessible homes for everyone who needs them, the Government, local authorities, planners, developers and communities all have their part to play to address the shortage of accessible homes.

That's why, every September, we run a week of action #ForAccessibleHomes, to make a big impression and raise awareness of the lack of accessible homes in the UK. Last year, #ForAccessibleHomes took place from Monday 14 to Friday 18 September 2020.

To mark the week, Habinteg commissioned a YouGov poll that asked a sample of UK adults about the design of their homes and their experiences during the Covid-19 lockdown.

The survey found that disabled respondents were over 3 times more likely than non-disabled people to report that the inaccessibility of their home undermined their wellbeing during lockdown.

Here's how you can get involved

• Follow us on Instagram and Twitter
• Share your favourite accessible feature with us. See the instruction kit here 
• If you've got a #ForAccessibleHomes story you'd love to share as part of the campaign, email us and let us know
• Read our research report and share with your networks.