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This week HLINks: 24 – 28 October 2022

Jeremy Porteus

Welcome to #JeremyTalks (opens new window) and this week's HLINks. 

First, wishing all those celebrating a very Happy Diwali, which also coincided with a new Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak MP.

This week our HAPPI Hour threw the light on the proposed redevelopment of Newcastle General Hospital and plans by the University of Newcastle to create a Campus for Ageing and Vitality (CAV).

On the publication front, we published a new blog by Nick Henley in which he sets out the need to accelerate cohousing developments. We also feature a new University of Stirling INVITE project report with Stonewater Housing Association on how technology could best support retired residents, and a second report by ILC-UK on making the high street dementia-friendly. 

Care & Repair Cymru’s report on their home from hospital scheme also caught my interest. And Stop Press: with supported housing in the spotlight, the Government have also published their Exempt Accommodation Inquiry report!

In other news, I attended the King's College London DELONELINESS Advisory Group on loneliness in ageing population tackled through smart clothing and furniture. Interested? Get involved! And our Communications Officer, Sally and I caught up with Golden Lane Housing to discuss better housing choices for people with a learning disability or autism. 

Stay connected, stay curious!

Jeremy Porteus

The Housing LIN would like to thank Willmott Dixon for their support in producing this newsletter.