The recent report from the Equalities and Human Right Commission (EHRC) shines a light on the problems facing many disabled people with housing in the UK today. As the director of the national body for home improvement agencies in England, Foundations, I was particularly interested in their findings on the delivery of Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs).

Most of the press coverage has focused on aspects of poor performance, but the report also shows that a number of councils are performing well above average. In my experience these are the councils that recognise the importance of supporting people to live independently in their own homes and communities, invest in the staff needed to support the process and collaborate with others – locally, regionally and nationally.