What is Hackit Home Hub?

Hackit Home Hub helps disabled and neurodivergent people find trusted home adaptation professionals, assessments, resources, and guidance across 236 pages.

Articles, guides and resources

Hackit Design Hub

Evidence-based guidance on home adaptations, sensory design, funding and making spaces work for everyone.

Articles, guides and resources

Blogs

What tenants really want from a rental property in 2025 and why inclusive design delivers it

2025 home staging research and industry expert insights show that renters and buyers are prioritising warmth, comfort and wellbeing over clinical interiors. Inclusive design principles align precisely with what the market is asking for.

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New grants for home adaptations in 2025. What has changed and why it matters

Councils in England are expanding the support available for disabled people to adapt their homes. Here is a guide to the key new grants introduced in 2025 and what they mean for you.

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Accessible homes are a national infrastructure gap

Fewer than one in eight homes in England have even basic accessibility features. Here is why that matters for dignity, family life and hospital discharge.

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Sensory accessibility is real accessibility

Mental health conditions are the most common impairment type among working age disabled adults. Here is why sensory design belongs at the centre of accessibility thinking.

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Why use biophilic design

The evidence, the everyday benefits and the practical choices behind bringing nature into your home — with clear next steps for individuals and organisations.

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Dyspraxia and the home

Designing for coordination, planning and confidence — practical ideas for a home that works with dyspraxia.

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Dementia and memory loss at home

Design choices and products that support independence and dignity for people living with dementia.

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Poorly designed homes

The health impact of poor housing — and why design is a public health issue, not just an aesthetic one.

Reviews

Review: Our Bathroom Adaptation Journey

"From assessment to finished wet room in nine weeks — and we felt listened to the whole way through." — Jenny & Tom, Bristol

Downloads

Toolkit: Preparing for Your Home Assessment

A free checklist to help you get the most from your assessment visit — photos to take, questions to ask, needs to note down.

Data & insights

The State of Accessible Housing 2026

Only 9% of UK homes meet basic accessibility standards. We break down what the data means for disabled households.

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How housing associations can improve stock quality and tenant outcomes through inclusive renovation

Renovation that centres accessibility and sensory design does more than improve aesthetics. Data shows it reduces voids, supports tenant health and increases the long-term value of housing stock.

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What is the Disabled Facilities Grant and could you be eligible?

The Disabled Facilities Grant can fund adaptations to help you live safely and independently at home. Here is what it covers, who can apply and what has recently changed.

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Public spaces still exclude people weekly

With 17.8 percent of people in England and Wales disabled, public environments need to work for everyone. Here is what inclusive spaces must get right.

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The senses and the built environment

How sensory load shapes health, behaviour and daily life — and gentle design moves that can make a real difference.

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Biophilic design at home

Low maintenance plants and nature-inspired upgrades that support wellbeing at home — chosen for real life, not an ideal.

Data & insights

Data & Insights: The State of Accessible Housing 2026

Only 9% of UK homes meet basic accessibility standards. We break down what the data means for disabled households.

Blogs

Why home staging increases property value for landlords and housing associations

Data from the 2025 Profile of Home Staging shows staged properties attract higher offers and let faster. Here is what that means for landlords and housing associations investing in their stock.

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Accessibility is NHS prevention, not a luxury

Falls cost the NHS around £2.3 billion every year. Home adaptations are one of the most direct ways to reduce preventable harm.

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Sound absorption

How to reduce echo, stress and sensory overload at home using low-disruption, budget-friendly sound absorption ideas.

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Disability, ageing and housing inequality overlap

The UK population is ageing while accessible housing stock remains critically low. Here is why that overlap creates pressure on families, services and the NHS.