• Latest research

    We've published a new snapshot of the use of the optional standards in 311 local plans and an estimate of the possible impact on future delivery of new accessible homes over the next decade.


     

    Find out more here

  • Living not existing webinar

    Watch our online event to learn about the benefits of accessible homes and our research, Living not existing: The economic & social value of wheelchair user homes.
     

    Watch the recording of the webinar

  • Accessible Homes Week

    From 8-12 September 2025, we ran a week-long campaign marking the introduction of the accessible housing standards 10 years ago, and launched the forecast for accessible homes 2025.

     

    Learn more about the week

  • HoME

    Join the Housing Made for Everyone (HoME) coalition of 10 organisations calling for urgent action to tackle the UK's acute and growing shortage of accessible homes.

     

    Find out more here

Habinteg news

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Habinteg’s independent living scheme for people with head injuries celebrates 30 years

Headway Court, designed for people with head injuries to live independently, has celebrated its 30th anniversary with a commemorative plaque for its founders....

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Habinteg receives new compliant ratings from Regulator of Social Housing following inspection.

The Regulator of Social Housing awarded Habinteg compliant ratings in all areas, with a G1 Governance rating, a V2 Viability rating and a C2 rating for the new Consumer standards. ...

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Insights from our Accessible Homes Week 2025 webinar

As part of Accessible Homes Week 2025, Habinteg hosted a live webinar, with an expert panel, to discuss the current state of play with accessible housing and take a deep dive into our forecast for acc...

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New research reveals stark regional disparities for wheelchair user home-seekers

Wheelchair users in England still fare worst in the search for a home, with one new wheelchair user home being planned for every 2,006 people in the North West in the next decade compared with one for...

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Habinteg and Hounslow Council partnership complete 11th of 13 accessible developments

Local families move into our new scheme in Feltham, which forms the eleventh of 13 small developments in Hounslow created in partnership with Hounslow Council....

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Habinteg welcomes two new board members

Luke McCreery and Richard Blakey have been appointed as new members to our Board this month....

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The hunt for a home: Habinteg Insight Group member Tanvi Vyas MBE talks to Enable Magazine

Imagine planning your entire day around whether you can get through a doorway. For millions of disabled people in the UK, that’s everyday life....

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From access issues to barrier-free living in Habinteg home

After years of living in a flat with door access issues,  Habinteg tenant Adan Yusuf says his new accessible home in Hounslow has countless advantages....

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Habinteg tenant Jackie regains independence thanks to new accessible flat

Habinteg tenant Jackie Willson's new wheelchair accessible home at our Lawson Court scheme in Walsall has had a positive impact on her and her family's lives....

Media contact

For all media enquiries, email comms@habinteg.org.uk outlining your enquiry, giving your deadline and your contact details.

If necessary, please follow up with a phone call to:

  • Sharon Herbert, Senior Communications and Marketing Manager, on 07592 374 158.
  • Christina McGill, Director of Social Impact & External Affairs, on 07809 420 075.