Homes for living forum, Accessibility and the new housing standard

Event date

Description

This event will be held from 12noon to 4.30pm

The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) has now launched the review of housing standards consultation. Join Habinteg Housing Association at the Homes for Living Forum on Tuesday 17 September 2013 for an in-depth look at the proposed standard around accessibility and its ability to deliver inclusive, cost effective homes both now and for the future. The proposal to develop a system of accessibility tiers (level 1, 2 and 3) and the optional application of intermediate and wheelchair accessible housing (level 3) provides plenty to discuss.

Tickets are on sale until 12pm, Friday 13 September 2013.

Programme

Confirmed speakers include Richard Harral, Principal Architect for DCLG, and Julia Park, architect and Head of Housing Research at Levitt Bernstein who helped develop the proposals, as well as a cross section of speakers covering user perspectives, existing good practice, and the wider policy context.

Discussion themes will include:

  • key features and insight into the implications of the proposed new standards
  • the investment case for accessible housing
  • why access matters? - the householder's perspective
  • how housing standards can enable delivery of health and social care services

Habinteg's draft response to the consultation can be found on their website www.habinteg.org.uk/responses (opens new window)

Booking Terms

  • Delegate rate: £80.00
  • Concession Limited tickets on sale and only available to charities and not for profit organisations with less than 50 employees: £22.00