Posted 15.12.16
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A major new inquiry will investigate the chronic lack of accessible and adaptable housing available for disabled people in Britain.
Following research which found that approximately 1.8 million disabled people require suitable housing and approximately 300,000 do not have the adaptations they need in their existing homes, the Equality and Human Right Commission will investigate the provision of accessible and adaptable housing, and the effect it has on disabled people's right to live independently.
The terms of reference for the inquiry have been published and calls for evidence will begin in early January. The inquiry will report in early 2018.