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This is a friendly reminder that today’s newsletter edition is our final one before the festive break.

We’d like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all our members, partners and colleagues who have contributed to sharing the latest news, views, resources and events on housing and care matters throughout the year.

We wish you a joyful festive season and a Happy New Year! Our next newsletter will be back on Monday, 13th January 2025. 

In the meantime, be sure to look out for our 2024 roundup, and enjoy reading today’s edition of HLINks. 

We're excited to celebrate HAPPI Awareness Week (Dec 9–13) for the fifth year, raising awareness of the ten Housing our Ageing Population Panel for Innovation (HAPPI) principles and the importance of designing care-ready, age-friendly housing.

The HAPPI principles offer guidelines for architects, urban planners, and designers to create environments that support well-being, sustainability, and quality of life. Championed in the UK by the Housing LIN, they address the growing need for housing that is adaptable and suitable for an ageing population.

This week, we'll share a new report on older people's housing preferences, an insightful comment piece from Housing LIN members on the UK’s upcoming National Housing Strategy, and a blog from a former HAPPI Hour speaker on designing multi-unit housing for social well-being.

Look for these updates in next week’s HLINks or stay connected via our news page and LinkedIn!

Thank you for being a part of our community. We hope you find this week's HLINks newsletter both informative and engaging. Stay tuned for more updates in the weeks to come!

Tomorrow's HAPPI Hour comes at a highly opportune moment, following the release of the Older People’s Housing Taskforce's report last week, which includes several key recommendations on planning.

In partnership with Winckworth Sherwood Solicitors and West Waddy Archadia Architects, join us for an exclusive look at the National Planning Policy Framework reform and the landscape for delivering specialist housing within the government's ambition of 1.5 million new homes over the next 5 years.

It will cover the latest national policy and legal developments, the role of planning in healthy homes, and tools for building homes for an ageing population.

Chaired by Charlotte Cook, Partner at Winckworth Sherwood Solicitors, we'll be joined by:

• Matthew Steinbrecher, Winckworth Sherwood Solicitors
• Ifti Maniar, West Waddy Archadia Architects
• Rowan Gilbert, Town & Country Planning Association

Taking place on Tuesday, 3rd December 2024, from 4pm to 5pm, be sure to book now!

Thank you for being a part of our community. We hope you find this week's HLINks newsletter both informative and engaging. Stay tuned for more updates in the weeks to come!

With just ONE DAY TO GO, excitement is building for our HAPPI Hour webinar on Living Intergenerationally: Finding Common Ground on Tuesday, 26th November 2024, from 4pm - 5pm.

As part of our commitment as members of Intergenerational England, the session will explore the profound social impact of intergenerational approaches. We'll discover how housing providers and architects create stronger communities through innovative designs, in-reach programmes, and intergenerational services.

The session, chaired by Lois Beech (Housing LIN), will feature an expert panel: Charlotte Miller and Emily Abbott (Intergenerational England); Mel Leung (InCommon) and Sarah Mitton (Sovereign Network Group, previously Clarion Futures); and Amelia Swaby (P+HS Architects).

This will be an opportunity to discover inspiring examples of intergenerational collaboration shaping future practices.

Register now! 

Thank you for being a part of our community. We hope you find this week's HLINks newsletter both informative and engaging. Stay tuned for more updates in the weeks to come!

Welcome to this week’s newsletter!

Before diving in, don’t miss tomorrow’s HAPPI Hour webinar, "Getting the Integration Message Across," taking place on Tuesday, 19th November 2024, from 4pm - 5pm. 

With Labour government’s Darzi Review emphasisng prevention, early intervention, and delivering care closer to home, this session explores innovative ways to integrate health and housing, shifting focus from acute care to community and at-home support.

Chaired by Jeremy Porteus, CEO of Housing LIN, our expert panel includes:

• Fiona Brown – North East ADASS & Health and Care Partnerships
• Sean Cocking – North East & North Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
• Miranda Foster – Homes England
• Ruth Jennings – East Midlands Housing Group
• Maarit Heinonen-Smith – Arcadis

Register your place here!

Thank you for being a part of our community. We hope you find this week's HLINks newsletter both informative and engaging. Stay tuned for more updates in the weeks to come!

Join us for our Welsh Annual Symposium on Tuesday 12th November 2024, from 3-5pm, hosted by the Housing LIN Cymru Steering Group. This year’s event will spotlight findings from the recent All-Party Parliamentary Group on Housing and Care for Older People report on regenerating outdated sheltered housing.

Our expert panel will share innovative approaches to modernising housing for older adults in Wales, with real-world case studies and the launch of our new animation on sheltered housing regeneration.

Chaired by Jeremy Porteus (Housing LIN) and Joanne Kirrane (Melin Homes), the event features speakers like Lord Best, Victoria Lloyd (CEO, Age Cymru), and leaders from various housing organisations.

Don’t miss this chance to connect with experts shaping the future of sheltered housing in Wales!

🔗 There's still time to register now!

Thank you for being a part of our community. We hope you find this week's HLINks newsletter both informative and engaging. Stay tuned for more updates in the weeks to come!

Before we dive into this week's newsletter, we’re excited to invite you to our Annual Symposium on Tuesday 12th November 2024, from 3pm to 5pm, hosted by the Housing LIN Cymru Steering Group. This year, we will explore the findings of the recent All-Party Parliamentary Group on Housing and Care for Older People report focusing on the Regeneration of Outdated Sheltered Housing.

Our expert panel will discuss innovative strategies for modernising housing for older adults in Wales, with insights drawn from real case studies. We also look forward to launching our regenerating sheltered housing animation. 

Chaired by Jeremy Porteus (Housing LIN) and Joanne Kirrane (Melin Homes), we will be joined by a fantastic lineup of speakers including Lord Best, Victoria Lloyd​​​​ (Chief Executive, Age Cymru) and representatives from various housing organisations.

This is a unique opportunity to engage with thought leaders and practitioners dedicated to transforming the landscape of sheltered housing in Wales.

🔗 Don't miss out—register now and be part of the conversation!

Thank you for being a part of our community. We hope you find this week's HLINks newsletter both informative and engaging. Stay tuned for more updates in the weeks to come!

In partnership with TACT (Trusted Assessing & Care Training), tomorrow's webinar (29/10/2024, 4pm - 5pm), Assessing for the Home Setting, will explore trusted methods for assessing accessible and adaptable homes.

Chaired by Jeremy Porteus, CEO of Housing LIN, we’ll be joined by:

• Janet Seward, Partnerships Manager, and Clare Barber, Director at TACT
• Sheena Starrett, Age-Friendly Coordinator (Southwark) at Southern Housing
• Lauren Walker, Professional Advisor and Housing Lead at the Royal College of Occupational Therapists

Find out more and register your FREE place here!

We're halfway through our Autumn/Winter HAPPI Hour webinar series! A heartfelt thank you to the 1,000+ delegates and 29 inspiring speakers who have contributed to its success so far. With only seven sessions remaining, be sure to join us for more valuable insights!

Thank you for being a part of our community. We hope you find this week's HLINks newsletter both informative and engaging. Stay tuned for more updates in the weeks to come!

Before diving into this week's newsletter, we’re excited to spotlight tomorrow's HAPPI Hour webinar on Healthy Ageing, HAPPI Homes, and Happy Cities!

With the recent consultation on the National Planning Policy Framework—aiming to build 1.5 million homes and develop New Towns—we’re thrilled to offer insights into housing solutions for an ageing population.

This webinar will:

• Explore UKRI's Healthy Ageing Challenge Programme with George MacGinnis, Innovate UK
• Provide an update on the Healthy New Town initiative with Kevin McGeough, Ebbsfleet DC
• Showcase international placemaking best practices with Madeleine Hebert, Happy Cities (Canada)

If you're a planner, developer, or community builder, don’t miss it! Find out more and register here.

We are thrilled to invite you to a special milestone HAPPI Hour webinar, marking our 100th session!

Following the July 2024 release of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Housing and Care for Older People's Inquiry report, sponsored by Abbeyfield, this session will focus on Regenerating Outdated Sheltered Housing (Re-HAPPI).

🌐Online - Zoom
📅Tuesday 15th October 2024
🕓From 4pm - 5:15pm.

Chaired by Lord Best, this insightful discussion will dive into the key findings and recommendations from the report, with a spotlight on how the sector is taking action.

You'll hear directly from organisations that contributed to the Inquiry, sharing their experiences and the steps they've taken to regenerate, refurbish, or remodel sheltered housing—ensuring it remains a viable, attractive option for older people.

Don’t miss out! Find out more and register your place here.