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A national strategy is needed urgently to address the housing needs of our ageing population, according to the Housing and Ageing Alliance (HAA). Read this 15-point plan to find out more.

This week's newsletter shares update from APPG Inquiry on the Regeneration of Outdated Sheltered Housing, reminder to claim your FREE Housing LIN pass to this year's ITEC Conference, a welcome to our new Research Officer, and lots more!

International Women's Day holds particular significance for women in the housing sector as it provides a platform to recognise and celebrate the achievements, contributions and challenges faced by women in this field. Read on to find out what the Housing LIN women have been up to recently!

Welcome to TAPPI Cast, our weekly update on the 'Technology for our Ageing Population: Panel for Innovation' (TAPPI) project which aims to improve the way technology is used in housing and care for older people. Includes updates from our 6 Testbeds, Resources and Events of interest.

Housing LIN's Consultancy and Partnerships Manager, Lois Beech, and Business Director Ian Copeman, presented at the House of Lords on Wednesday 6 March 2024 as part of the APPG inquiry into the regeneration of outdated 'sheltered' housing. 

Against the backdrop of the Older People’s Housing Taskforce, last week’s Housing LIN virtual Summit - A Festival of Ideas - was our most successful online annual conference yet. A big thank you to all our sponsors and speakers, as well as the delegates who signed up, for contributing to this success.

The Regulator of Social Housing has set out our new standards for social housing landlords and also revised existing consumer standards, designed to protect tenants and improve the service they receive.

This briefing by Independent Age sets out why making sure that rents are affordable, that people are protected from unlawful eviction and homelessness, that a decent standard of accommodation is provided and that tenants’ rights are upheld is vital to improving the lives of older renters.

The Cultural Awareness Hub is an expert by experience concept and has been created in collaboration with different community groups and facilitators. The Hub provides interactive, expert by experience and sustainable workshops that may be of interest to you. 

This week's newsletter reflects on the Housing LIN's recent Summit - A Festival of Ideas, shares information about our next Future Leaders Programme, and provides a reminder about the Housing Design Awards 2024.