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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findings from the recent All-Party Parliamentary Group on Housing and Care for Older People report on regenerating outdated sheltered housing.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of the recent All-Party Parliamentary Group on Housing and Care for Older People report focusing on the Regeneration of Outdated Sheltered Housing.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.

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 - 5pm.

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.

Before we dive into this week's newsletter, we're delighted to invite you to our next HAPPI Hour webinar on accessible, age-friendly housing innovations in Scotland.

🌐Online - Zoom
📅Tuesday 1st October 2024
🕓4pm - 5pm

In celebration of the International Day for Older Persons, Scottish Housing Day, and the Housing & Social Care Accessibility Summit in Dundee, we are excited to unite Housing LIN members and partners.

This event will showcase Scotland’s cutting-edge innovations in accessible housing for an ageing population. From purpose-built homes and co-designed upgrades to smarter community services and technology promoting independence, the session will highlight UKRI, HAPPI, and TAPPI initiatives.

Chaired by Jeremy Porteus, CEO of Housing LIN, we're delighted to be joined by:

• Lorna Cameron, Chief Executive, Horizon Housing
• Stephanie Sutherland, Development and Commercial Director, Blackwood Housing Association
• Gary Baillie, Head of BR24 and Assistive Technology, Bield Housing Association
• Rowena Statt, Research & Development Director, anderson bell + christie architects

Find out more and secure 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!

Coinciding with World Alzheimer’s Month, we are proud to host the Dementia and Housing Working Group’s second webinar in its quarterly series focused on housing and dementia.

🌐Online - Zoom
🗓️Tuesday 24th September 2024
🕒3.30pm - 5.15pm

This webinar addresses the challenges surrounding diversity. According to research, Black people are approximately twice as likely as white people in the same community to develop Alzheimer’s disease. Older LGBT people are more likely to be single and more likely to live on their own than heterosexual people.

Innovating in the name of inclusivity means creating solutions, products, and environments that consider and address the diverse needs of all people, regardless of their background, gender, beliefs, abilities, or circumstances.

So if you're involved in housing and dementia, particularly housing providers, community groups, local authorities and people living with dementia, this webinar is for you!

Find out more and secure 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!

Before we explore this week's HLINKs, we’re excited to invite you to tomorrow's HAPPI Hour webinar, where we’ll discuss inclusive strategies for creating supportive homes and environments, especially for individuals with learning disabilities and autistic people.

We'll be joined by:

• Eryl Balazs from NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight who will discuss health and housing partnerships
• Professor Sara Ryan from Manchester Metropolitan University will share key research on what people with learning disabilities want as they age, particularly regarding permanent homes
• and Stephanie Kyle, a Senior Architect, who will talk about design for neurodiversity and supportive environments for people with a learning disability and autistic people.

Join us on Tuesday 17 September 2024, at 4pm. Register 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!