These figures highlight the urgent need for more accessible housing options and for services like Homefinder UK, which works to connect households with the homes they truly need.
A Powerful Story of Gaining Accessibility and Freedom
An excerpt from the applicant's case manager at Homefinder UK
"Qudsia’s extraordinary resilience and boundless love for her daughter have profoundly moved us. Caring for a child with muscular dystrophy, a condition that gradually took away her mobility until she relied on a wheelchair full-time, is a challenge few can truly grasp. Their home, with essential living spaces upstairs, made everyday life an uphill battle. Despite medical warnings, Qudsia was forced to carry her daughter, risking both their safety. We can only imagine the exhaustion and heartache this caused.
When Qudsia reached out, we understood she needed more than just a new house: she needed a sanctuary that would restore safety, dignity, and peace to her family. Through our Accessible Now channel, we worked tirelessly to secure a fully accessible, ground-floor home tailored perfectly to her daughter’s needs.
Supporting families like Qudsia’s is the very reason we do this work. Witnessing the relief and renewed hope that a safe, accessible home brings reminds us every day that accessibility is not a luxury, it’s a fundamental right essential to independence and quality of life. We are deeply honoured to stand alongside Qudsia and her family, helping transform their hardship into a fresh start filled with dignity and possibility.
This move was a lifeline ending years of strain, restoring her daughter’s dignity, and bringing peace of mind to a mother whose strength never wavered. Accessibility saves lives, restores independence, and empowers families. We are proud to support remarkable families like Qudsia’s, ensuring they find the secure, accessible homes they deserve."
About Homefinder UK
Homefinder UK is a non-profit scheme used by many local authorities to help permanently rehouse those from situations where they are stuck in temporary accommodation.
Homefinder UK’s Accessible NOW channel makes it easier for disabled homeseekers to find social housing that truly meets their needs. Designed with wheelchair users in mind, the channel aims to bring all wheelchair-accessible properties together in one place. Learn more about Accessible NOW.
Are you looking to find a home that better matches your household size, personal or financial circumstances in a new area? Check your eligibility and apply here.
