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My experience has taught me the importance of accessible housing. It is time for politicians to act, writes Delores Taylor

18 Jul 2019 12:00 AM

Accessible homes are vital to enable older and disabled people to live safely and independently. Habinteg’s recent accessible homes forecast revealed that less than half of all planning authorities have set requirements for new homes to meet higher accessibility standards. This is why Habinteg welcomes the government’s guidance published last week on housing for older and disabled people, including advice for councils in preparing their planning policies. 

2 Jul 2019 12:31 PM

Responding to Theresa May’s announcement of a new consultation on the accessibility of new homes released on 25 June, Sheron Carter, CEO of Habinteg said: “We are extremely pleased that the Prime Minister has announced this important consultation on improving the accessibility of all new homes. Currently only 7% of homes in England have even the most basic access features so we really need all new housing to offer good levels of accessibility and adaptability if we’re to get anywhere near meeting the needs of our whole population. Too many disabled and older people are making do in homes that are just not suitable for them.

25 Jun 2019 12:32 PM

Housing experts have today warned of an ‘accessible homes crisis’ as new research reveals that less than a quarter of homes built outside London by 2030 will be suitable for older and disabled people.

 

4 Jun 2019 12:32 PM

Regardless of the policy backstory surrounding disability employment, the fact it’s being addressed is constructive. But it’s a bit like claiming you want to bake a cake when you don’t have an oven.

18 Apr 2019 12:32 PM

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