What price independent lives? launched on the United Nations Day of Disabled People highlights the combined effect of a range of benefit cuts on disabled people’s incomes and the threat this poses to independent living. This report details depth analysis of our tenancy data revealing the real impact of cumulative benefit cuts.
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As the UK's leading expert in accessible housing and disability, we welcome the acknowledgement of accessibility within the review of housing standards and urge the Government to focus on delivering more accessible homes. Our final consultation response makes the case for homes that are future-proof, fit for purpose and accessible for all.
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We’re pleased to offer this free research report to use as a resource for anyone involved in development of housing strategy. It provides a comprehensive overview and analysis of legislative developments and practice material that has an influence on the availability and provision of appropriate housing to disabled people. It is based on the findings of a study commissioned from Habinteg by a group of English local authorities earlier this year (2013).
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Experts from the housing and disability sectors gave their views on the Government’s housing standards proposals at Habinteg’s Homes for Living Forum in London on 17 September.
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