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ForHousing | Social model of disability

|Date: 17 April, 2023

ForHousing | Social model of disability

Everybody benefits when we work from the social model of disability, says Nigel Sedman, Executive Directo ...

Everybody benefits when we work from the social model of disability, says Nigel Sedman, Executive Director of Homes at ForHousing. "When we design for disability first, you often stumble upon solution ...

17 April, 2023
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New petition launches to action Grenfell Inquiry recommendations for PEEPs

|Date: 17 June, 2022

New petition launches to action Grenfell Inquiry recommendations for PEEPs

Disability Rights UK, Clad Dag and Grenfell United have launched a petition calling on the Government to ...

Disability Rights UK, Clad Dag and Grenfell United have launched a petition calling on the Government to implement the Grenfell Inquiry recommendation on Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs). T ...

17 June, 2022
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National Disability Strategy misses golden opportunity on accessible housing say housing experts

|Date: 29 July, 2021

National Disability Strategy misses golden opportunity on accessible housing say housing experts

Habinteg Housing Association has responded to the publication of the National Disability Strategy, saying ...

Habinteg Housing Association has responded to the publication of the National Disability Strategy, saying government has missed a golden opportunity to make immediate changes to the Building Regulatio ...

29 July, 2021
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Inappropriate housing causing disabled people mental harm

|Date: 19 August, 2019

Inappropriate housing causing disabled people mental harm

Leading housing experts are warning that disabled home-seekers are experiencing adverse emotional and men ...

Leading housing experts are warning that disabled home-seekers are experiencing adverse emotional and mental distress due to a lack of suitable accommodation. It follows the publication of an 18-month ...

19 August, 2019
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