The Treasury expects the new full State Pension to be boosted above inflation by over £400 a year in cash terms, as a result of the triple lock next April, BBC reports. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

The Grenfell Tower fire that killed 72 people in 2017 was the result of a chain of failures by governments, "dishonest" companies and a lack of strategy by the fire service, the final report of the six-year public inquiry has concluded. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Make an entry for the National Healthy Housing Awards 2024, it’s free and easy to enter. Download the nomination form for your chosen category, fill it in and send it to us! Deadline is Friday 13 September, entry here 👉 foundations.uk.com/news-and-event…

Foundations Independent Living Trust is our charitable arm. The trust has partnered with Gas Safe Charity to provide a hardship fund for gas safety work across the UK and has delivered a number of innovative pilot projects through donations. foundations.uk.com/how-we-help/fo…

The Grenfell Inquiry’s final report sets out how a chain of failures across government and the private sector led to Grenfell Tower becoming a death trap. This BBC article looks at the key points raised from the six-year public inquiry into the fire. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

The Grenfell report will be a "moment of change", the prime minister has promised - but what will that change be? A total of 58 recommendations have been made by the inquiry, including for the construction industry, to the government, and firefighters. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

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In this Foundations article, Georgina Read reports on research into the value of adaptations and using the DFG to help reduce health and social care needs: foundations.uk.com/the-value-of-a… #AbacusBaths #DisabledFacilitiesGrant #DFGs #HomeImprovementAgency #HomeAdaptations #HIAs

A survey of the mid-tier group of English city councils has found that many that had previously avoided financial difficulties during periods of austerity were close to running out of funds, The Guardian reports. theguardian.com/society/articl…

House prices in the UK reached a two-year high in August and the recent interest rate cut has increased confidence among homebuyers, the UK's largest mortgage lender has said. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Research from the Centre for Ageing Better shows that older people living in properties between 45 and 80 years old are most likely to experience the worst effects of heatwaves. ageing-better.org.uk/news/summer-he…

Foundations Case Manager helps organisations optimise workflow, reduce administrative tasks, and focus on quality outcomes for their clients. Find out how it can help to make your work life significantly easier and more efficient. foundations.uk.com/how-we-help/fo…

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🔍 Missed Our Webinar: Local Authority Loans for Fixing Homes? Catch up on our recent discussion on impactful home improvements below. 👇Thanks to: Ageing Better, Foundations, and Somerset Independence Plus for their valuable contributions! #LocalAuthority #HomeImprovement