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New research published today (Tuesday 15 September 2020) has found that inaccessible housing made lockdown significantly harder for many disabled UK adults. A YouGov poll commissioned by housing association Habinteg revealed that disabled people’s wellbeing during lockdown was three times more likely to have been damaged by lack of access in the home when compared to non-disabled people, with less than two thirds able to fully use their bathroom or kitchen without assistance.  

15 Sep 2020 01:21 PM

Today (Tuesday 8 September 2020) the Housing Secretary The Right Hon. Robert Jenrick has announced that the launch of a Government consultation to make all new homes accessible to disabled and older people.
 

8 Sep 2020 12:59 PM

The HabFix project is designed to help us catch up efficiently with non-emergency repairs that we couldn’t complete during Covid-19 lockdown. Planning for the next phase of our HabFix repairs programme is now under way.

1 Sep 2020 10:34 AM

Today (6 August 2020) the Government have published their vision for reform of the planning system in a white paper entitled ‘Planning for the future’. Habinteg campaigns for more effective planning rules and building regulations to ensure an increase in the supply of accessible and adaptable homes. Here Habinteg’s Director of Strategy and External Affairs, and tenant Kerry Thompson provide an initial response to the government’s proposals.
 

6 Aug 2020 05:31 PM

The HabFix team has now completed the first cycle in the pilot programme of scheme days to help catch up on routine repairs that we couldn’t do during lockdown. In total, the team attended to 1,602 repairs nationwide.

4 Aug 2020 04:55 PM

New data published from the government reveals the proportion of homes in England which are accessible and adapted for disabled and older people.

10 Jul 2020 03:42 PM

Today, Habinteg tenant and disability campaigner, Kerry Thompson, met with Housing Minister, Rt. Hon Chris Pincher MP, to discuss the lack of accessible housing in the UK. The meeting was also attended by Habinteg’s CEO, Sheron Carter, its Director of Strategy and External Affairs, Nic Bungay and Anna Dixon, CEO of Centre for Ageing Better representing the Housing Made for Everyone (HoME) coalition. The meeting was convened by Liz Twist MP, who was also in attendance.

8 Jul 2020 02:14 PM

Today, the Housing Made for Everyone (HoME) coalition is calling for the government to resist calls to relax planning regulations, warning that this would lead to an even greater shortage of accessible housing across the country.
 

30 Jun 2020 04:45 PM

Carers Week is here, a time to show special appreciation to all of the dedicated carers across the country and the amazing work they do. During this pandemic, carers have been on the frontline, supporting vulnerable people and ensuring they’re well looked after. For a lot of our tenants, care is essential and an integral part of everyday life. During lockdown, many of them have had to rely on support from family members to replace the usual care they receive. This week, we’re helping to Make Caring Visible. 

11 Jun 2020 10:35 AM