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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.

Housing and disabled people: Scotland's hidden crisis

First Published: 11 May 2018

Report on accessible and adaptable housing for disabled people in Scotland, setting out the challenges they face and our recommendations for the Scottish Government.

Housing and disabled people: Wales's hidden crisis

First Published: 11 May 2018

Report on accessible and adaptable housing for disabled people in Wales, setting out the challenges they face and our recommendations for the Welsh Government.

Equality Commission calls for end to Scotland's hidden disability housing crisis

Published: 11 May 2018

Scotland’s disabled people are being failed by government policy and local government inaction, which leaves thousands with no decent home to live in, says an inquiry into disabled people’s housing

Disabled people in Wales: housing crisis

Published: 11 May 2018

Disabled people in Wales are demoralised by a lack of accessible and adaptable housing.

Article 1 of the First Protocol: Protection of property

Last updated: 15 Nov 2018

This right ensures you can enjoy your own property peacefully. This can mean where you live, your possessions and certain types of financial benefits.

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.

Housing and disabled people: a toolkit for local authorities in Wales

First Published: 18 Oct 2018

This toolkit is for local authority elected members in Wales, particularly those involved in housing and planning.

Housing and disabled people: a toolkit for local authorities in England

First Published: 19 Oct 2018

This toolkit includes guidance for local authorities in England on providing and managing housing adaptations, the allocation of housing, planning for accessible homes, strategic planning and supporting tenants.

Your rights to accessible and adaptable housing in England

First Published: 19 Oct 2018

Guidance for disabled people and the organisations that support them, setting out your rights and responsibilities, information and tips on renting from a private landlord or from a letting agency, adapting your home and where to get help.

Your rights to accessible and adaptable housing in Scotland

First Published: 19 Oct 2018

Guidance for disabled people and the organisations that support them, setting out your rights and responsibilities, information and tips on renting from a private landlord or from a letting agency, adapting your home and where to get help.

Your rights to accessible and adaptable housing in Wales

First Published: 18 Oct 2018

A guide for disabled people and the organisations that support them. Setting out your rights and responsibilities, information and tips on renting from a private landlord or from a letting agency, adapting your home and where to get help.

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.