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Chronic lack of accessible housing prompts inquiry from equality watchdog

Published: 14 Dec 2016

A major new inquiry starting today will investigate the chronic lack of accessible and adaptable housing available for disabled people in Britain.

A stronger approach to advancing disability rights

Published: 29 Jun 2017

David Isaac wrote to disability groups and organisations to outline the changes we are making to maximise the impact we have on advancing disability rights.

Urgent action needed on housing for disabled people

Published: 11 May 2018

Sue Adams is the Chief Executive of Care and Repair England, a national charity established in 1986 to improve the housing and living conditions of older and disabled people.

Housing and disabled people: Britain’s hidden crisis

Is the availability of accessible and adaptable housing fulfilling disabled people’s rights to live independently?

Housing and disabled people: Britain's hidden crisis

First Published: 11 May 2018

Our housing inquiry looks at the current provision of accessible and adaptable housing for disabled people provided by local authorities and registered landlords.

How housing services can help people live independently

Last updated: 09 Jul 2018

Our case studies highlight the impact that accessible housing can have on people's lives.

The housing experiences of disabled people in Britain

First Published: 11 May 2018

This report sets out the evidence gathered from two pieces of research undertaken in 2017 to support our inquiry into housing for disabled people in Britain.

Housing and disabled people: the role of local authorities

First Published: 11 May 2018

This report sets out the evidence gathered from local authorities to inform our inquiry on housing for disabled people in Britain.

The ‘other’ hidden housing crisis

Published: 11 May 2018

One of our commissioners highlights the housing crisis you're unlikely to read about in the papers.

Plugging a much needed gap in housing advice for disabled people

Published: 19 Oct 2018

Imogen Blood, founder and director of Imogen Blood and Associates, writes about the launch of our new housing advice guides for disabled people and the organisations that support them.

Making changes to your home because of your disability

First Published: 19 Oct 2018

This information is for disabled people. It is about making changes to your home if you need to because of your disability.

Your rights when you rent from a private landlord: information for disabled people

First Published: 19 Oct 2018

This information is for disabled people. It is about your rights when you rent a home from a private landlord.

Social housing and your rights: information for disabled people

First Published: 19 Oct 2018

This information is for disabled people. It is about renting social housing and your rights. Social housing is housing run by councils and housing associations.

Housing and disabled people: your rights

Last updated: 26 Feb 2020

We have produced guides on accessible and adaptable housing for disabled people in England, Scotland and Wales, and the organisations that support them.

Housing and disabled people: what should local authorities do?

Last updated: 01 Feb 2019

Toolkits for local authorities in England and Wales, and for elected members in Scotland, particularly those involved in housing and planning.