HLINks Weekly: Housing, Health, and Social Care Latest News
HLINks Weekly: Housing, Health, and Social Care Latest News
7 October 2024
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on Housing and Care for Older People's Inquiry report, sponsored by Abbeyfield, this session will focus on Regenerating Outdated Sheltered Housing (Re-HAPPI).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.
Best wishes,
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The Housing LIN Team |
Resource Roundup
Housing LIN Scotland presents... Showcasing innovation and good practice
The recording of our recent HAPPI Hour celebrating the International Day for Older Persons is now available!
This event highlighted innovative policies and practices in Scotland aimed at creating accessible homes for an ageing population. Topics included designing accessible housing, co-designing home improvements, age-friendly environments, and using technology to support independence.
The Inclusive Housing Design Guide
The Inclusive Housing Design Guide is a revised and updated edition of the seminal Habinteg Housing Design Guide first published in 2002. The guide provides a brief and advice for all those involved in the design and delivery of Habinteg developments, informing new build technical standards and employers' requirements for accessible homes.
Other items of interest...
Intergenerationality in the Context of Age-Friendly Cities and Communities
This research on older people's experiences of community living in the UK highlights the need for inclusive, intergenerational spaces and activities that build social connections and address ageism.
Cohousing and the role of intermediaries in later life transitions
This article explores age-related challenges in cohousing, showing that despite lacking formal care services, cohousing enhances well-being, reduces isolation, and supports agency.
News Highlights
Housing LIN South West Leadership Set meets to explore mission-orientated actions
We operate a number of peer-to-peer leadership sets for aspiring sector leaders working across housing, health and social care.
With support from St Monica Trust, our South West Leadership Set convened last week in Bristol. We were joined by Tom Surrey, Director of Adult Social Care Workforce and Policy, for a productive discussion.
New Commissioner sets out her vision as the independent voice and champion for older people across Wales
The new Older People’s Commissioner for Wales, Rhian Bowen-Davies, has set out her vision for a Wales that leads the way in empowering older people, tackling inequality and enabling everyone to live and age well.
Housing and Falls Prevention in 2024
During Falls Prevention Week (23-27 September), the Centre for Ageing Better shared two blogs. One highlighted a Building Research Establishment analysis, estimating that reducing home accidents could save the NHS £330 million annually. The other, by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, focused on their falls prevention initiative with Trent & Dove Housing.
Links to these resources, along with other valuable tools on housing and falls prevention, including the Housing, Health & Safety Rating System and various guides, are provided here
Expert Insight
Redefining retirement communities with Sanctuary Supported Living
Amanda Ellwood-Roberts, Deputy Head of Service for Sanctuary Supported Living, shares their new vision for retirement communities and how it’s reshaping our approach to supporting people in later life in celebration of International Day of Older Persons 2024.
Dates for your diary
Welcome to our autumn/winter HAPPI Hour webinar series! Each session will feature a variety of guest speakers from across housing, health, and social care sectors, offering valuable perspectives and expertise.
This season promises to be a remarkable one as we celebrate a major milestone—our 100th HAPPI Hour webinar!
All forthcoming HAPPI Hour webinars:
- Regenerating outdated sheltered housing: Lessons from the APPG Inquiry
15/10/2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm
- Housing LIN presents… Putting the spotlight on our latest tools and resources
22/10/2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm
- Assessing for the Home Setting: Trusted approaches to assessing for accessible and adaptable homes
29/10/2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm
- Housing LIN Cymru Annual Symposium
12/11/2024 3:00pm - 5:00pm
- Health and Housing: getting the integration message across
19/11/2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm
- Living Intergenerationally: finding the common ground
26/11/2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm
- Delivering specialist housing in a climate of growth: Planning policy and practice developments
03/12/2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm
- The Dementia and Housing Working Group presents…
10/12/2024 3:00pm - 5:00pm
- Is the future DIY cohousing? Can we do it for ourselves?
19/12/2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Other events supported by Housing LIN:
- Design Council webinars to share local authority pioneers’ insights for design code success from 08/10/24 - 22/10/24
Housing LIN Consultancy
Building on our highly-prized learning and improvement ethos, the Housing LIN can help you and your organisation underpin your progress in a changing and challenging work environment.
Let's Work Together! To find out how we can support your operational and/or strategic plans, contact us at consultancy@housinglin.org.uk or visit our consultancy pages.