Speakers

Paul Smith is the Managing Director of Foundations, the national body for Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs) in England. With over 30 years’ experience in housing, Paul works with local authorities, housing associations and central government to improve how home adaptations are delivered. He was part of the independent review of DFGs in 2018 and co-authored the national guidance published in 2022. Paul leads several national initiatives to improve delivery and standards across the sector - including the Trusted Assessor programme, the DFG Quality Mark, and the Home Adaptations Installer Network. He brings a practical, person-centred approach to system design, focused on speeding up delivery, reducing complexity, and supporting people to live well at home.