The National Body for the Disabled Facilities Grant and Home Improvement Agencies in England.
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Sign up to join Foundations Occupational Therapist Network Meeting on 19 November. Dr Rachel Russell with reflect on on this summer’s unprecedented temperatures; we'll also hear from Northern Ireland Housing Executive and Tough Furniture.
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In this Fabian Society report, Palma Oxley examines changes in homeownership rates, explores the barriers to getting onto the property ladder, and proposes solutions to help aspiring first-time buyers and future generations own a home. fabians.org.uk/publication/k…
The controversial rule that led to unpaid carers being punished with penalties amounting to thousands of pounds is to be abolished, the Guardian can reveal. theguardian.com/society/2026…
Ahead of the Budget, the government said it would remove tariffs on more than 100 "family favourite" products, while supporting farmers facing higher fertiliser costs and households reliant on heating oil, BBC reports. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c6d9…
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Heat killed a record 50,000 people in European cities this summer, new research suggests, with scientists blaming climate breakdown for two in every three of the deaths.
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Join Foundations for the London Network Meeting on 25 November. We'll have a reflective discussion on high-rise buildings from Cameron Laity at Bexley; and discuss process for registered social landlords with Your Housing Group's Vicky Quellin. foundations.uk.com/foundatio…
Join us 19 November for a free session for Home Adaptations Advice Network members on how to spot when someone might need a Disabled Facilities Grant, explain the basics simply and help them take the next step. It covers eligibility and what DFGs fund.
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People from minority ethnic backgrounds in England are up to a third less likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer via routine screening, and are more likely to be diagnosed in an emergency setting, analysis has found.
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During Storm Boelo and the earlier Storm Austen, which hit the UK on Friday, 838,700 properties across the country faced power cuts, according to the Energy Networks Association. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cxdd…
Funding is set to double to support a pledge by the prime minister to give every rough sleeper in England a route off the streets by Christmas.
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Book now for our Occupational Therapy Law for Home Adaptations & DFG online training understand the legal framework that underpins safe, compliant, confident home adaptation decisions.
Secure your spot for 28 October course 👇
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Great Britain is expected to pay some of the highest energy costs in Europe this winter as its reliance on imports to ensure a steady supply is forecast to deepen, The Guardian reports. theguardian.com/business/202…
New date just added! Registrations are now open for the next CDM Regulations for Home Improvement Agencies. Get the the knowledge and skills to comply with the CDM Regulations 2015 and the Building Safety Act 2022 in your adaptations work.
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The Centre for Care at Birmingham University is piloting a new national survey of family and friend carers in England - reflecting why surveys should be co-designed alongside a broad range of people to ensure the findings reflect people’s lived experience. adass.org.uk/building-a-more…
Amy Watson reviews the importance of the Gas Safe Charity funded work delivered through the Foundations Independent Living Trust, and why this funding is proving to be such a valuable resource for councils and Home Improvement Agencies across the country. foundations.uk.com/keeping-h…
A new personalised cancer vaccine given alongside a widely used immunotherapy drug has cut the risk of patients dying or their skin cancer returning by 42% in a major clinical trial. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq0l…
The body in charge of Britain's electricity network has given assurances that the lights will stay on this winter after concerns were raised by some of its engineers.
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Thousands of children in England are experiencing some of the sharpest rises in waiting times for healthcare in the history of the NHS, a report has revealed.
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Relatives recount distress and loneliness their loved ones went through in pandemic as a result of isolation policy, The Guardian reports. theguardian.com/uk-news/2026…
