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Embracing Diversity and Inclusivity: Celebrating a Year of the ISPA Project

Last week marked the 1st year anniversary of the ISPA project, an ambitious 5-year participatory mixed-method study that explores and understands how the stigma attached to where people live can intersect with experiences of disability and ageing.

This One Year Review and accompanied blog by Vikki McCall, Professor of Social Policy at the University of Stirling, offers a comprehensive look into the project's objectives and its commitment to fostering inclusivity and highlights the ISPA network and its dedicated team.

'A constant struggle' - The impact of high household costs on older people facing financial hardship

In a new report, Independent Age reveals the often-hidden experiences of many older people on a low income and shares policy recommendations that encourage the Government and other stakeholders to act to reduce the pressure on pensioners on a low income. 

TAPPI Cast 2 October 2023

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.

Putting People at the Heart of Care and Support: Emerging Approaches on Co-Production

This report for East of England ADASS developed by the Putting People at the Heart of Care and Support working group captures emerging practice from a selection of co-production approaches in adult social care from across the region. 

The 27 examples featured in the report include two of which have a housing focus.

News Highlights

The Research Launch on Housing for People with Learning Disabilities

We were delighted to welcome so many old and news faces at last week's Oxford launch of the Renting Your Own Place research with Learning Disability England, University of Bristol, My Life My Choice and York People First. 

The event, co-chaired by Lois Beech at Housing LIN and Paul Scarrott at My Life My Choice, featured a lineup of insightful and inspirational speakers discussing housing for people with learning disabilities.

Work with IMPACT in 2024-25

Impact Improving Care Together (IMPACT) are looking for organisations that will work with them in 2024-2025. These organisations will host one of their IMPACT Demonstrator or Facilitator projects, or take part in one of their IMPACT Networks. 

Applications close on Thursday 30 November.

The rights of older people inquiry opened

The Women and Equalities Select Committee has opened an inquiry that will examine how well older people's rights are protected under Equality Law and whether there is an adequate framework to champion older people's rights.

The deadline for submission is 31 October 2023. 

New research reveals that millions of consumers are being put off purchasing smart technology for their homes

New research by We Are Unhooked has revealed that millions of consumers are being put off purchasing smart technology for their homes due to feeling overwhelmed with the products currently available on the market.

Expert Insights

World Alzheimer’s Month: Improving the lives of those living with all forms of dementia

To close World Alzheimer’s Month, Wendy Wells, Head of Agency Managed, Policy and Business Implementation at The Guinness Partnership and Dementia Co-Lead at Housing LIN, shines a light on the actions they have been taking to improve the lives of those living with all forms of dementia.

Member Spotlights

New Inspirational Achievement reimagines the almshouse concept for modern, inner-city living

To celebrate International Day of Older Persons, we’re pleased to share our newest Inspirational Achievement in collaboration with the United St. Saviours Charity.

Appleby Blue, a newly developed social housing project which reimages the almhouse concept of modern inner-city living, comprises of 57 homes for residents 65 or over in Southwark.

Find out its key features and how its resident support model is integral to the physical environment and place.  

PRP win the HAPPI project award for Rowcroft Hospice at the Housing Design Awards

A big well done to the PRP team for winning the HAPPI project award for Rowcroft Hospice at last week's Housing Design Awards.

As the sponsor of the HAPPI award category, we were so pleased to see several HAPPI-inspired projects make it to the shortlist this year.

Dates For Your Diary

• Tapped into technology: The TAPPI experience on 03/10/2023 16:00 - 17:00
• Sustainability and Zero Carbon on 10/10/2023 16:00 - 17:00
• Collaborative Housing and Care Solutions: an International Perspective on 17/10/2023 16:00 - 17:00
• Better Housing Choices for People with a Learning Disability or Autism on 25/10/2023 16:00 - 17:00
• Remodelling sheltered housing for the 21st Century on 31/10/2023 16:00 - 17:00
• Health and Housing: Creating a Better Pathway to Recovery on 07/11/2023 16:00 - 17:00
• Marketing Housing Choices for Older People on 21/11/2023 16:00 - 17:00
• Housing LIN Cymru - Virtual Symposium on 12/12/2023 15:00 - 17:00
• HAPPI 15 years on on 19/12/2023 16:00 - 17:00

Events Supported by the Housing LIN

• Tunstall Roadshows | Navigating the digital journey on 20/09/23 - 21/11/23
• Pragmatic Practioners Care Conference | External partner event on 09/10/23 9:00 - 16:00
• Healthy City Design 2023 Urban Renewal and Health Equity: Charting a sustainable path locally and globally on 17/10/23 - 17/10/23
• Extra Care Housing: Past, Present, Future on 10/11/23 9:30 - 16:30
• Healthy Ageing 2023 on 13/11/23 - 14/11/23

Thank you Tunstall Healthcare

The Housing LIN would like to thank Tunstall Healthcare for its sponsorship of our news pages. This, along with this newsletter, enables us to bring the latest news and information on housing with care and technology matters to our members.

Have a productive week!