Adapt my Home is an online self-assessment tool for members of the public to quickly check if they could be eligible for a Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG).

A quick way to review your DFG service and see where Foundations can help you improve. Covering ten key areas, it helps you reflect, spot gaps and plan next steps. Use it alone, with your team, or alongside your Foundations advisor.

According to the latest snapshot from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) food prices rose by 4% in July from a year earlier, up from 3.7% in June and above the three-month average of 3.5%.⬇️.

The last leg is London! The autumn run of DFG Champions Roadshows will conclude in the capital, join us on Wednesday 15 October, tickets are going fast. #dfgchampions

Calling all Technical Officers ready to develop the skills and knowledge you need to excel in home improvement. Our courses offer practical, real-world learning that you can apply directly to your work. Discover our range of on demand e-training 👇.

New summary of local government reorganisation process released, document explains how this process works with specific reference to the current invitation to two-tier councils to develop proposals for unitary local government.

Foundations Regional Advisor Yasmeen Hussein discusses the findings from the handyperson assistive technology pilot and recommendations for the adaptations sector using smart home technology.

The new Homes chapter from Centre for Ageing Better’s State of Ageing 2025 report reveals the crisis of unsafe, inaccessible homes in England, which will only worsen as our population ages, leaving millions in dangerous homes that limit their independence.

A new independently-run special school is set to open in York. The Inspire Academy, on Cornlands Road in Acomb, has been officially registered by the Department for Education, following a successful pre-registration inspection by Ofsted.👇.

An app that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to provide physiotherapy for people with back pain has cut treatment waiting times by 55%, according to an NHS trial.

RT @IndLiving: This week's IL newsletter - Make the most of Friendship Day; What are Marmot Places?; Consultation on DFG funding and more. ….

Cambridge City Council passed a motion to back the creation of a Greater Cambridge unitary council under the local government reorganisation process. 👉

Britain’s clean energy future risks creating “winners and losers” if lower-income households are not shielded from the costs added to energy bills to pay for it, the head of the energy regulator has said.

In this special webinar focused on home automations and the Disabled Facilities Grant, Matt Nimmons, Managing Director of CEDIA, discusses the future opportunities for assisted living and ageing in place.

London Calling! DFG Champions Roadshows returns to the capital this autumn, book your place for 14 October and get the chance to play a brand-new game focused on the DFG process. #dfgchampions .

Delivered by leading experts in the housing sector our Trusted DFG Assessor training will give you the skills to understand the needs of the client, weigh the risks vs benefits, and assess the legislative purposes of the DFG 👇.

Ethnic minorities and people living in the most deprived areas of England are at increased risk of dying due to excess heat, according to research published in BMJ Public Health. Study first of its kind to assess the role of socio-environmental factors.

Materials developer earth4Earth, based at Sheffield Technology Parks, said the bricks capture carbon dioxide from the air around them but are also manufactured using methods which do not produce it. ⬇️

Foundations Independent Living Trust’s mission is to connect our funding partners with local organisations that assist households in need to remain in their own homes, ensuring they are warm, safe, independent, and secure.

Our housing association guide offers practical advice to deliver better outcomes for tenants. It provides steps to help local authorities and housing associations manage adapted stock, meet new consumer standards, and communicate effectively with tenants.