Foundations

08/10/2026

There are "ominous signs" that winter pressures are already affecting the NHS in England, according to senior health leaders.

NHS winter pressures appear to be building already, with rises in waiting times for planned surgery.

08/10/2026

In this blog, Foundations Regional Advisor Mark Pearce reflects on our latest Caseworker Network Meeting, where practitioners shared the challenges they are facing with complex cases, respite accommodation and DFG timescales. https://www.foundations.uk.com/caseworker-network-meeting-managing-expectations-in-increasingly-complex-cases/

08/10/2026

In this blog, Amy Watson, Regional Advisor at Foundations, reflects on a recent conversation with Esther Waters, the team leader for Northern Norfolk’s Integrated Care Co-ordinators, and how early housing discussion would complement the existing excellent neighbourhood programmes and projects that are being piloted across the country. https://www.foundations.uk.com/why-housing-needs-a-seat-at-the-table-a-spotlight-on-norfolks-integrated-care-co-ordinators/

08/10/2026

Do you want to improve your services delivery times? Our Trusted DFG Assessor training enables you to undertake assessments for simple DFG funded adaptations, so you can free up Occupational Therapists to focus on more complex cases 👇
https://www.foundations.uk.com/how-we-help/training/trusted-dfg-assessor-assessing-and-adapting-the-home/

08/10/2026

By unpicking the essentials of CDM Regulations and translating them into clear, practical steps, this course helps Home Improvement Agencies plan and manage works safely, responsibly, and in line with their legal duties

Through expert guidance, real-world examples, and tools you can use straight away, it builds the knowledge you need to deliver safer, smoother projects for the people you support

Learn more 👇
https://www.foundations.uk.com/how-we-help/training/cdm-regulations-for-hias/

08/10/2026

UK house prices flatlined in September, according to a leading index, as rising mortgage costs started to weigh on the market.

Average cost of home in September was £298,441, says Lloyds – about the same as year earlier and in August

08/10/2026

Our Understanding Building Plans & Architectural Drawings for Occupational Therapists course helps OTs build confidence reading plans, understanding layouts and communicating effectively with technical professionals.

Practical, accessible and designed for real-world adaptations work.
Learn more👇
https://www.foundations.uk.com/how-we-help/training/understanding-building-plans-and-architectural-drawings-for-occupational-therapists/

08/10/2026

A type of gene therapy based on Nobel prize-winning science is safe and can partly restore sight in blind people, researchers have revealed.

Optogenetic therapy, based on Nobel prize-winning science, involves turning nerve cells on and off using light

07/10/2026

Thank you Sheffield! This afternoon's DFG Champions Roadshow focused on getting design information through the project with guest talks from Rachel Ellis, PROCare Ltd; Rachel Russell, Foundations; and Ruth Parker on behalf of Abacus.

07/10/2026

The midday session in Sheffield has looked at designing adapted bathrooms with talks from Chris Pratt, Foundations; Bob Dickie, AKW UK and Gino Farruggio, Stiltz Home Lifts and the quiz winners to come!