HLINks Weekly: Housing, Health, and Social Care Latest News
HLINks Weekly: Housing, Health, and Social Care Latest News
7 April 2025
We have some exciting news in this week’s edition of our newsletter!
We are thrilled to announce our upcoming series of HAPPI Hour webinars, commencing Tuesday, 6 May 2025 at 4pm. This highly anticipated programme aims to bring together experts, practitioners, and anyone interested in housing and care for older people. Each session will focus on the latest trends, innovative solutions, and best practices for creating homes and communities that support ageing well.
These free webinars will cover a wide range of topics, from international and national perspectives on intergenerational living and understanding the housing preferences of older people to dementia, housing and enabling communities and sustaining almshouses for the 21st century. By attending, you'll gain valuable insights that can help inform your practice, support your projects, and expand your knowledge of this dynamic sector.
Join us for the first session of this series and be part of these essential conversations. Don’t miss out! Visit the Housing LIN website to register and secure your place for the upcoming HAPPI Hour webinars!
We hope this week’s HLINks newsletter provides you with useful insights and inspiration. Read on for the latest sector news, resources and events.
Best wishes,
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The Housing LIN Team |
Resource Roundup
PRP Leads the Way in our Newest Inspirational Achievement with Innovative New Lodge Community
This inspirational achievement features PRP's innovative work in creating the New Lodge Community in New Earswick, York.
Designed for the Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust, New Lodge is a groundbreaking, HAPPI-award winning ‘Lifetime Neighbourhood’ that combines high-quality housing and care for older people with a focus on fostering strong community connections.
Roundtable - Every Decision About Care is a Decision About Housing
Hosted by CareTalk and chaired by Housing LIN's CEO, Jeremy Porteus, sector experts representing all areas of the housing with care arena came together to delve into various challenges and opportunities in the sector, including housing choices, quality of care, and the integration of care services.
This paper synthesises the key points raised during the conversation with the aim of promoting further dialogue and innovation in the housing with care landscape.
Sector News and Announcements
Free Training - Accredited Trusted Advisor Course Available Now!
On June 9th and 10th, Trusted Assessing and Care Training (TACT) is hosting a two-day showcase training at Care & Repair Cymru’s Cardiff headquarters.
The course "Trusted Advisor: Triaging and Advising on Independent Living" focuses on health conditions, equipment, adaptations, and communication techniques for supporting older and disabled individuals. Limited free spots available.
Expert Insights
New Blog Post - Daring to Discover: Bold Steps into New Horizons
Hot on the heels of presenting at last month's Housing LIN annual conference in London, this blog by Anna Byakika, Communities Officer at Clarion Futures, explores her transformative experience in the Housing LIN's Future Leadership Programme, highlighting its role in connecting her with like-minded professionals across the housing sector.
What else caught our interest...
- Brunelcare: Executive Director of Property and Investment (Closing date 22 April 2025)
- Brunelcare: Trustee Opportunity (Closing date 28 April 2025)
- The Developer: Bridport cohousing wins the 2025 Healthy Homes ‘Pineapples’ Award
- DHSC announcement: Government-backed technologies support those living with dementia
- The Herald: Why cohousing could be the solution for young and old
- MHCLG guidance: Better Care Fund policy framework 2025 to 2026
- Redbrick blog: It’s time to move away from leasehold in older people’s housing
Dates For Your Diary
We’ve been working behind the scenes to bring you an amazing Spring/Summer series of HAPPI Hour webinars, kicking off on 6th May, 2025! The moment you’ve been waiting for is finally here – registrations are now OPEN!
Hurry, spots are limited and it’s first-come, first-served!
- International and National perspectives on Intergenerational Living 06/05/2025, 4pm - 5pm
- Understanding the Housing preferences of Older People 13/05/2025, 4pm - 5pm
- Dementia, Housing and Enabling Communities 22/05/2025, 4pm - 5pm
- Carers in Extra Care Housing 10/06/2025, 4pm - 5pm
- Sustaining Almshouses for the 21st Century 17/06/2025, 4pm - 5pm
- Supported housing, supporting people – creating the right housing choices 01/07/2025, 4pm - 5pm
- Housing Adaptations for Health 15/07/2025, 4pm - 5pm
- Promoting Diversity in Housing for a Diverse Older Population 22/07/2025, 4pm - 5pm
We look forward to welcoming you! In the meantime, you can watch all previous HAPPI Hour webinar recordings here.
Housing LIN Research Projects and Advisory Services
Curious about the various projects the Housing LIN is engaged in? These range from pioneering research partnerships with universities to the development of innovative tools and resources aimed at influencing policy and practice. Learn more here!
Building on our highly-prized learning and improvement ethos, the Housing LIN can also 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 Research and Advisory Services.