15 September 2016 | Herpreet Kaur Grewal

A new Women and Equalities Parliamentary Committee inquiry into the accessibility of buildings, public spaces, and homes for those of reduced mobility is asking how well accessibility is taken into account in the design of a building.

In a statement, the committee states the importance of looking into the accessibility of buildings. It said: “With an ageing population, it is likely that more and more of us will experience reduced mobility in our lifetime. There are also other needs to consider, such as mental health. In this inquiry we explore the extent to which those needs are considered and accommodated in our built environment, and ask whether more could be done to increase the accessibility and inclusivity of both new and existing properties and spaces.”

In light of this, our Think Tank is asking the below: