Delays from building safety regulator mean Archway Heights is beset by security and vandalism problems, The Guardian reports. theguardian.com/society/2026…

Disabled passengers will have better safeguards when flying, the government has pledged, including protection from damaged wheelchairs and support from trained staff. theguardian.com/business/202…

Home sellers cut asking prices on more than 3,000 properties a day on average in Britain during September, according to figures from Rightmove shared exclusively with the BBC. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c84g…

Services for children are in a "state of emergency" and young people across England are facing extreme and unfair inequality, a new report says. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cmd7…

A pioneering same-day test has been used to detect hidden and drug-resistant infections among children in intensive care. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cw5y…

Thank you to all of our fantastic sponsors, speakers and attendees who joined us on the road in 2026. We are grateful to be part of a community dedicated to improving home adaptations through collaboration and shared expertise. foundations.uk.com/how-we-he…  #dfgchampions

Designed by Mary Duggan Architects, with Ruff Architects, a model of council-led housebuilding has been named this year’s best new building in the UK. Generous flats look on to a landscape of allotments, playgrounds and hills of south London beyond.  theguardian.com/artanddesign…

Need to understand more about DFGs? Foundations' Introduction to DFGs training will deepen your understanding of the legislation and regulations for Disabled Facilities Grants.  So what are you waiting for? Book your place now 👉 foundations.uk.com/how-we-he…

Two architecturally celebrated council estates in south London that have been under threat of demolition for more than a decade have been saved. theguardian.com/society/2026…

Women with endometriosis are being forced out of work, losing income and facing significant financial hardship because of the condition, according to a new report by MPs. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c65y…

Thank you London! The final DFG Champions Roadshow of 2026 has concluded. Congrats to the quiz winners and thanks to guest speakers Michael Wynne, @StiltzLifts; Rachel Russell, Foundations and Simon Thomas, @procareltd. #dfgchampions

Last leg in London is in full swing! Midday session at the DFG Champions Roadshow has looked at better bathroom design, thanks to guest speakers Stuart Fearn, @AKW_One; Alastair Demick, @SafespacesUK and Chris Pratt, Foundations. #dfgchampions

This practical course helps frontline handyperson staff and adaptations technicians apply CDM safely when carrying out small repairs and adaptations in people's homes 👇 foundations.uk.com/how-we-he…

We've enjoyed a great opening session at London DFG Champions Roadshow, thanks to guest speakers Kate Sheehan on behalf of @abacusbaths; James Cox, Mid Sussex; Phuman Birdi and Melvin Ramsey, Newham; and Liam Franklin, @Stannah. #dfgchampions

Unsure if the Trusted DFG Assessor course is for you? Check out what our delegates have to say about the course👇 foundations.uk.com/how-we-he…

UK households have paid almost £14,000 on average in additional costs for mortgages, loans, energy and water bills over the past five years, according to a report urging the chancellor to tackle soaring living costs at the budget. theguardian.com/business/202…

Our Understanding Building Plans & Architectural Drawings for Occupational Therapists course helps OTs develop the confidence to interpret drawings and understand proposed adaptations Find out more 👇 foundations.uk.com/how-we-he…

Banning people with anxiety, ADHD or autism from claiming disability benefits would not deliver major financial savings and would probably make it harder for them to get or stay in a job and participate in society, a leading thinktank has warned. theguardian.com/society/2026…

From finding draughts to buying a thermal leak detector – there are simple, cost-effective ways to start sorting heat loss. theguardian.com/money/2026/o…

Thank you London! This afternoon's roadshow has considered design information through the project and announced the quiz winners, thanks to our guest speakers Rachel Russell, Foundations; Kate Sheehan on behalf of @abacusbaths; Michael Wynne, @StiltzLifts. #dfgchampions