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This week's Autumn Statement fails to recognise that social care matters to us all, and a lack of investment will mean health and care inequalities widen, says Professor Vic Rayner, CEO of the NCF.

The fourth annual report draws on extensive data to shine a light on the diversity and inequality amongst the country’s older populations, including the growing financial pressures felt by many. It finds many older people are living in homes that pose a serious threat to their health and wellbeing.

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.

In this article we unpack the full details of the ARF, summarising key points, opportunities, timelines, and next steps so that you can take full advantage of the ARF's offerings.

The returns from all 22 councils in Wales have just been published, showing a small increase in levels of specialist housing.

Vulnerable people are left unprotected from unscrupulous providers of supported housing in a sector where demand outstrips supply and a lack of data is hampering efforts at improvment, finds a new House of Commons Committee report.

In this Housing LIN guest blog, first published by Welsh Housing Quarterly (WHQ) in October 2023, Vikki Hiscocks, Head of research and development at Pobl Group, shares her experience of co-production for technology and housing with care services as part of the TAPPI project and beyond.

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.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all who joined us at the #ECHPastPresentFuture event in Harrogate last Friday. Find out what went on, download the presentation slides and hear directly from some of our speakers.

In this Housing LIN guest blog, Queena Stone, Senior Design and Construction Project Manager for the City of Seattle, shares her thoughts on the modern concept of senior cohousing as an antidote to social isolation and loneliness.