accessible housing

Study warns of ‘crisis’ in accessible homes provision

10.06.2019

Laura Edgar

accessibility | accessible housing | England | Greater London Authority | Housing

Less than 25 per cent of homes outside of London to be built by 2030 will be suitable for older and disabled people, a housing association has warned.
Public wants homes to be suitable for all ages

25.02.2019

Laura Edgar

accessible housing | adaptation | campaign for ageing better | Housing | UK | YouGov

Most people would like new homes to be built so that they are suitable for people of all ages and abilities.
Funding announced to make homes more accessible for elderly and disabled

24.01.2018

Laura Edgar

accessible housing | adaptation | disability | elderly housing | England | heather wheeler | Housing

Housing and homelessness minister Heather Wheeler has confirmed that £42 million of funding will go towards adapting homes for elderly and disabled people so they can live independently and safely.
Appeals round-up: Office space preferred to more hotel rooms in Islington; ‘No interest in split decision’ for pub refurbishment

03.04.2017

accessible housing | affordable housing | Business & Enterprise | Community Engagement | horses | Housing | Infrastructure - Transport | Leisure & Tourism | office space | Plan Making - Local & Neighbourhood | restaurant | Rural | UK

A round-up of appeal decisions: 25th-31st March 2017
1.8m disabled people have unmet housing need – research

01.08.2016

Laura Edgar

accessible housing | accessiblity | disability | Housing | UK

According to new research, there are 1.8 million disabled people who have housing needs that are currently unmet in the UK.