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Foundations @FoundationsHIA

The National Body for the Disabled Facilities Grant and Home Improvement Agencies in England.

Joined June 2011
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Building Health into Homes report sets out how housing can and must be used as part of health and care, not treated as an afterthought. The report highlights that poor housing costs the NHS in England £1.5 billion each year. rcot.co.uk/health-into-homes
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Join the Foundations Technical Officer Network Meeting on 18 June, online from 1pm, we'll be discussing infrared heating elements, adaptations design tools and specification and installation requirements for home lifts. foundations.uk.com/foundatio…
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Join our free Introduction to DFGs course so you can improve delivery systems and overcome common misunderstandings. Book your spot today👇 foundations.uk.com/how-we-he…
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By unpicking the essentials of CDM Regulations and translating them into clear, practical steps, this course helps Home Improvement Agencies plan and manage works safely, responsibly, and in line with their legal duties Learn more 👇 foundations.uk.com/how-we-he…
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Disabled people with lifelong conditions are repeatedly being put through “pointless” benefit reassessments, contrary to official guidance, new analysis suggests. theguardian.com/politics/202…

Disabled people with lifelong conditions facing ‘unnecessary’ Pip reassessments

‘Pointless’ reviews are wasting public money and ‘significantly harming’ the mental health of claimants, charity says

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Our Understanding Building Plans & Architectural Drawings for Occupational Therapists course gives OTs the confidence to read plans, visualise layouts and work more effectively with surveyors, architects and contractors. Learn more 👇 foundations.uk.com/how-we-he…
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A range of other medications could serve as alternatives to powerful opioids for pain relief in emergency departments, according to a new study. theguardian.com/society/2026…

Antidepressants and antipsychotics could serve as alternatives to opioids, study finds

Medications that target depression, anxiety and poor sleep could help treat pain without opioids’ addictive properties

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People in the UK with hypermobility conditions are waiting up to 21 years to be diagnosed while suffering from symptoms ranging from chronic pain to partially dislocated joints, research suggests. theguardian.com/society/2026…

UK hypermobility sufferers wait up to 21 years for diagnosis, study suggests

Awareness of disorders such as hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is low among British healthcare professionals

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In this blog Foundations Training Executive Cate Gahan announces a new suite of courses around Construction (Design and Management) Regulations that are designed specifically with the adaptations sector in mind. foundations.uk.com/new-train…
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Foundations Friends Friday is AKW! AKW are passionate about enabling people to stay in their own homes and retain their independence. events.humanitix.com/home-ad…
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In this blog Foundations Training Executive Cate Gahan announces a new suite of courses around Construction (Design and Management) Regulations that are designed specifically with the adaptations sector in mind. foundations.uk.com/new-train…
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In this blog, Policy Executive Victoria Brown discusses the latest Foundations roundtable on excessive temperatures and overheating in homes. foundations.uk.com/keeping-c…
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It’s crucial for everyone to be aware of electrical safety. Our IOSH-approved Electrical Safety Training Course is just 30 minutes and available to access at any time. Sign up now to get started 👇 foundations.uk.com/how-we-he…
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Through listening sessions, co-production training, and a collaborative Service Improvement Report this course builds practical, community-informed solutions that make a real difference Learn more⬇️  foundations.uk.com/training_…
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Analysis of health records has found emergency admissions to hospital reduced after the introduction of the T-charge and ultra-low emissions zone (Ulez) in central London. theguardian.com/environment/…

Emergency hospital admissions fell after introduction of London’s T-charge and Ulez, study suggests

Imperial College scientists analysed health records before and after introduction of air pollution reduction zones

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Nearly 3,000 patients a day had to be cared for in hospital corridors or make-shift treatment areas rather in a bed on a ward in England last month, figures show. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp36…

Nearly 3,000 patients a day face corridor care in NHS

New data reveals sheer scale of patients in England being treated in unsafe and undignified make-shift areas.

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Millions of homes are at risk from climate-related subsidence, according to analysis by British Geological Survey. As hotter, drier summers driven by global heating become more frequent, ground under houses can shrink affecting a property’s foundations. theguardian.com/environment/…

Millions of homes in London, Essex and Kent at risk of sinking as climate crisis worsens

Analysis pinpoints areas most vulnerable to hotter, drier weather causing ground to shrink and drag foundations down

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This week is National Carers Week, and in this blog Foundations Regional Advisor Amy Watson, explores how adaptation teams are engaging with informal carers as part of the Disabled Facilities Grant process. foundations.uk.com/national-…
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In this blog, we share highlights from the first two Products in Practice events, held in May, and introduce the Foundations Competency Framework for Technical Officers. foundations.uk.com/products-…
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Gain a comprehensive understanding of the HHSRS, including the 29 hazards, to better support residents and landlords. This knowledge will enable you to advise on potential risks and necessary improvements effectively 👇 foundations.uk.com/how-we-he…
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