Foundations

16/06/2026

Half of the world’s children are exposed to at least three overlapping climate hazards threatening their health, education and survival, according to a Unicef report.

Almost every child, including those from high-income countries, is now exposed to at least one hazard

16/06/2026

Foundations Case Manager is tailored for the unique demands of home improvement agencies, supported by the experts in Disabled Facilities Grants. Step into a smarter, simpler way of working and discover how efficiency meets expertise.
https://www.foundations.uk.com/how-we-help/foundations-case-manager/

16/06/2026

Join Paul and guests talking about Universal Design and how it can improve the way we think about accessible housing and home adaptations, live from 2pm, Tuesday 23 June. https://www.foundations.uk.com/foundations-hub/foundations-live/

16/06/2026

Our new Neurodiversity Good Practice course, in partnership with ARMS Rehab Limited, will enhance your ability to perform DFG assessments, support better DFG processes and improve your understanding of how the built design can impact on neurodiverse people and their family.
Enquire now for you own in-house training 👇
https://www.foundations.uk.com/training_cpd/neurodiversity-and-the-disabled-facilities-grant-good-practice-workshop/

16/06/2026

Millions of people across the UK are living in homes that do not meet their needs, affecting their health, wellbeing and the services that support them. 87% of homes fail to meet basic accessibility criteria.
www.rcot.co.uk/health-into-homes

16/06/2026

This course is a chance to advance your career, transform your practice, and most importantly, make a real difference in the lives of individuals requiring home adaptations 👇
https://www.foundations.uk.com/how-we-help/training/trusted-dfg-assessor-assessing-and-adapting-the-home/

16/06/2026

Global oil prices have tumbled to a three-month low and stock markets closed at a record high amid fresh hopes that a US-Iran peace deal could end the greatest energy supply crisis in the history of the market.

Donald Trump posts ‘Let the oil flow’ as US-Iran peace deal sparks immediate drop for Brent crude

16/06/2026

Hourglass’ Joseph Vardon-Hynard, External Affairs Lead at the only UK-wide charity dedicated to stopping the abuse, harm, exploitation and neglect of older people, outlines five practical actions local authorities can take to prevent abuse, reduce age-related vulnerability and help older people live safely and independently.

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is being held today to highlight the hidden epidemic of abuse, neglect, and exploitation affecting older people.

15/06/2026

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. www.rcot.co.uk/health-into-homes

15/06/2026

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.
https://www.foundations.uk.com/foundations_event/foundations-network-meeting-for-technical-officers-14/