Final #HLINks of 2025!✨ 💠 #HLINViewpoint with WWA 💠 2024–25 Year in Review 💠 23 #HAPPIHour recordings 💠 Save-the-date for Housing LIN Conference 2026 💠 New gov consultations 💠 #HLINblogs on later living & lots more! www.housinglin.org.uk/nl/?nid=3195 Thanks for an amazing 2025. Happy holidays!🎉

⚓ Today (18 Dec) is our CEO Susan Kay’s last day in the office. After nearly ten years at the helm, she's deservedly sailing into retirement – figuratively and literally. We'd like to thank Sue for her hard work, determination and leadership: vivensafoundation.org.uk/news/fair-wi...

#HLINViewpoint: C2 or C3? Why this planning grey area still confuses everyone & why it matters for housing & affordability Ifti Maniar (WWA Studios) explores how inconsistent C2/C3 rules are holding back specialist housing for older people in England/Wales. 🔗 www.housinglin.org.uk/Topics/type/...

Our final #HAPPIHour of 2025 explored how design & collaboration create age-friendly homes as we revisited the #HAPPI principles with architects, residents & researchers. Thanks to Lord Best & our brilliant speakers👏 🎥Missed it? Watch the recording: www.housinglin.org.uk/Events/HAPPI... #HAPPIWeek

New #HAPPIweek guest blog🏡 Fiona shares her personal journey into #HAPPI-inspired sheltered housing – from decision-making to design, independence and wellbeing. Read now and join our final #HAPPIHour today at 4pm with Fiona & Lord Best👇 www.housinglin.org.uk/blogs/Moving...

Appleby Blue, Bermondsey, isn’t just a home, it’s a community! 🏆Stirling Prize & 2024 #HAPPI winner, this almshouse reimagines housing for older residents. Explore Stephen Witherford’s insights in our latest #HLINblog this #HAPPIWeek: www.housinglin.org.uk/blogs/An-alm...

In today’s #HLINks: 💠 #HAPPIweek celebrates care-ready housing 💠 Housing LIN Year in Review 💠 #FutureLeaders meet at Appleby Blue 💠 Final #APPG Inquiry: Intergenerational Communities 💠 #HLINblog: 21st-century almshouse 💠 #HAPPIHour: future-proof homes w/ Lord Best www.housinglin.org.uk/nl/?nid=3194

Join us for our final #HAPPIHour of 2025! On 16/12 4–5pm we’ll explore how good design, innovation & collaboration can shape age-friendly homes & communities. Part of #HAPPIweek! Featuring Lord Best, Jeremy Porteus + leading architects, residents & researchers: www.housinglin.org.uk/Events/HAPPI...

📢Our 2024–25 Year in Review is here! From growing our Knowledge Hub & research partnerships to events & best practice in housing, it’s been a year of impact. Discover all that shaped our year & hear directly from our CEO in his welcome message: www.housinglin.org.uk/News/Discove...

📢We're excited to share HCR Law's report on challenges in the later living sector: Building belonging, wellbeing & community. Insights from our roundtable on International Day of Older Persons, chaired by Prof. Julienne Mayer. Download here👇 www.housinglin.org.uk/Topics/type/...

Yesterday marked the final session of the APPG on Housing & Care for Older People Inquiry into Creating Intergenerational Communities. Thanks to St Monica Trust, Riverside Group & Pozzoni Architecture for sharing insights. Final report coming in March 2026! 🔗 www.housinglin.org.uk/News/The-las...

Missed yesterday’s #HAPPIHour webinar on dementia-friendly housing and services? Watch the recording + download the slides! Big thanks to Pozzoni Architecture, Foundations & Accent Housing for sharing their dementia-inclusive housing & services designs. 🔗 www.housinglin.org.uk/Events/HAPPI...

📹Watch this #HAPPIHour webinar recording on “Using data and AI to transform future housing and care at home” with Everon Group & Howz. Huge thanks to our chairs, Jeremy Porteus & Pete Kerly, and speakers Kate Fairhurst, Julia Glenn and David Hall. 🔗 Watch now: www.housinglin.org.uk/Events/HAPPI...

Proud to have worked with Arup & @ageingbetter.bsky.social on a new guide showcasing the vital role town & parish councils play in building age-friendly communities. Featuring 21 case studies, practical tools, and clear actions to help councils get started. 🔗 www.housinglin.org.uk/Topics/type/...

👏Yesterday’s #HAPPIHour webinar titled “What the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act means for supported and specialist housing” turned out to be our most-attended session on record, with nearly 400 registrations! Watch the recording + download slides: www.housinglin.org.uk/Events/HAPPI...

✨Marking International Day of Persons with Disabilities #IDPD and 30 years of the Disability Discrimination Act as a key moment to celebrate progress & spotlight lived experiences. Proud to share new guest blogs + our #HAPPIHour reflections on the road ahead: www.housinglin.org.uk/News/Marking...

📢 Homecare providers in SE England, East/West Midlands & Yorkshire/Humber! The University of Kent is seeking CQC-registered services for DomCare, an NIHR-funded study on the benefits & costs of homecare. Interested? Find out more below. 🔗 www.housinglin.org.uk/News/Univers...

Happy December from #HLINks! In today's edition: ✅ Guest blog from Prof Julienne Meyer CBE ✅ Housing LIN Scotland Presents recording ✅ Digital strategy survey (£50 John Lewis prize!) ✅ Casey Commission update ✅ Dates for your diary, inc. #HAPPIHour & lots more! www.housinglin.org.uk/nl/?nid=3187

Delighted to see Ian Copeman, Housing LIN's Business Director, speak at #NCASC25 on “Partners in Care & Health – An ordinary home: improving housing choice for people with a learning disability,” chaired by Samantha Clark (Learning Disability England). Read on: www.housinglin.org.uk/News/Housing...

HAPPI Awareness Week returns on 15 Dec! We’ll be sharing new insights, resources & stories celebrating housing for an #AgeingPopulation. Got a #HAPPI-inspired scheme? Submit by 8 Dec👇 [email protected] for a chance to be featured! Read on: www.housinglin.org.uk/News/HAPPI-A... #HAW25 #HAPPI

Missed yesterday’s #HAPPIHour webinar on the landscape of housing for older people in Scotland? The recording is now live! Huge thanks to Angela Currie, Gavin Wright & Dr Carla Reséndiz for their insightful presentations. 🎥Watch the recording/download slides: www.housinglin.org.uk/Events/HAPPI...

Looking forward to this insightful #HAPPIHour webinar in partnership w/ Everon Group & Howz! Excited to hear about the future of AI & its potential to shape housing & care for an ageing population. 🌐Online - Zoom 📅Thursday, 4th Dec 🕙10am - 11am Register here: www.housinglin.org.uk/Events/HAPPI...

✨One year on, Prof. Julienne Meyer reflects on the Taskforce’s 2024 report in this new #HLINblog. Evidence for age-friendly housing is clear, but progress has stalled. 👉Read how new guidance offers cautious optimism for housing for older people: www.housinglin.org.uk/blogs/One-Ye...

🌟Excited to welcome Norscot as the new sponsor of Housing LIN Scotland! Their Highland-based, 40-year expertise in timber frame homes & the “WellBe” concept supports adaptable, energy-efficient homes for older people across Scotland🏡 Read more: www.housinglin.org.uk/News/We-are-...

👉With the Jan 2027 digital switchover looming, Appello & Housing LIN invite you to complete the Digital Technology Housing Strategy Barometer survey. Help benchmark readiness, shape strategy & enter to win a £50 John Lewis voucher! Complete survey by 10th Dec: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/Appello202...

In this week’s #HLINks: 💠 Share age-friendly initiatives with Housing LIN & Arup by 28 Nov 💠 New report on accessible homes for older people 💠 #HAPPIHour recording: Homes Built Together 💠 Upcoming #HAPPIHour sessions 💠 And lots more! Read on here: www.housinglin.org.uk/nl/?nid=3184

Next week's #HAPPIHour webinar offers a timely and insightful look at the evolving landscape of housing for older people in Scotland. 📅 Tuesday 25th November 🕓 4pm – 5pm 💻 Online - Zoom 🔗Find out more & register: www.housinglin.org.uk/Events/HAPPI...

Alongside Arup & @ageingbetter.bsky.social, we are creating Quick Guides for age-friendly places. We’re now looking for initiatives on: 💠 Seating 💠 Toilets 💠 Green spaces 💠 Community buildings 💠 Bus stops 💠 Streets 💠 Signage Share your experience by Fri 28 Nov⤵️ 🔗 www.surveymonkey.com/r/3DDN8RW

🎬Missed yesterday's #HAPPIHour webinar? Watch the recording! We explored community-led housing & cohousing, featuring Archio, Barefoot Architects, and Housing 21. Inspiring insights from our amazing speakers! 👉 www.housinglin.org.uk/Events/HAPPI...

Yesterday, the new Housing LIN #SHAPE Exchange Advisory Board met for the first time, launching the 5-year programme funded by @vivensa.bsky.social. Chaired by Prof Rose Gilroy, they’ll shape the next generation of #HAPPI/#TAPPI homes. 🔗Read the full story: www.housinglin.org.uk/News/New-Adv...

Our 2025 Healthy Homes winner - Hazelmead Housing coop and CLT will be speaking tomorrow (18 Nov, 4 - 5pm) @housinglin.bsky.social's HAPPI Hour FREE session on: 'Homes Built Together: Exploring Community-Led Housing & Cohousing' Sign up here: www.housinglin.org.uk/Events/HAPPI...

In this week’s #HLINks: 💠 @jeremyhlin.bsky.social at Deeley Group roundtable 💠 100+ at Bengali Probin East Enders drama 💠 NHS Strategic Commissioning Framework 💠 #LongevityWeek: housing & wellbeing 💠 #HAPPIHour #DDA 30 Years On 💠 Emma Palmer #HLINblog: accessibility And lots more! lnkd.in/e7iTcGjw

Dorset Council, the UK’s 100th Age-friendly Community, is shaping inclusive Extra Care Housing with a new Design Guide by WWA Studios, promoting independence, connection & wellbeing for older adults🏡✨ 🔗 Read Mark Slater's new #HLINblog here: www.housinglin.org.uk/blogs/Turnin...

Our CEO @jeremyhlin.bsky.social was pleased to be part of Deeley Group's recent round-table at The Grand Hotel Birmingham. Bringing together public bodies, developers & operators sparked meaningful discussions on planning, design & delivering more #LaterLiving homes. 🔗 deeley.co.uk/driving-grow...

This is your #HAPPIHour webinar invite! Homes Built Together: Exploring Community-Led Housing & Cohousing with not one but two national Housing Design Awards-winning developments. 🌐Online 📅Tuesday, 18th November 🕓4pm - 5pm Find out more and register here: www.housinglin.org.uk/Events/HAPPI...

30 years on from the #DisabilityDiscriminationAct, this week's #HAPPIHour webinar reflected on its legacy & what still needs to change in housing. Thanks to our brilliant speakers & delegates! 🎥Watch the recording: www.housinglin.org.uk/Events/HAPPI... #InclusiveHousing #DDA30 #HousingForAll

On Saturday, over 100 people attended Rich Mix, Bethnal Green, for Bengali Probin East Enders — a moving drama on housing, ageing & family among East London’s Bangladeshi probins. #AmarBari final report out Feb 2026🏠 Read on here: www.housinglin.org.uk/News/Bengali...

🏡In the final blog of the #DDA series, Emma Palmer, Disability & Housing Ambassador, urges the sector to make accessibility a core measure of success, not an afterthought. Read how collaboration/universal design can transform housing for all 👉 www.housinglin.org.uk/blogs/Its-ti... #InclusiveDesign

This week’s #HLINks highlights: 🌟 #FutureLeaders Programme session 💡 #HLINCymru Symposium reflections 🏘️ Social & Affordable Homes £39bn plan ✍ #HLINblog by Habinteg on accessible housing 📢 DHSC/FarrPoint survey - Have your say! 📽️ #HAPPIHour webinars & lots more! www.housinglin.org.uk/nl/?nid=3178

30 years on, how far have we come since the Disability Discrimination Act❓ Join our #HAPPIHour webinar on 11 Nov, 3.30–5pm with experts & campaigners to reflect on housing, accessibility & inclusion. Register for FREE👇 www.housinglin.org.uk/Events/HAPPI...

Hot on the heels of yesterday’s @housinglin.bsky.social Symposium in Welshpool and contributions from Dr Sam Clark & Prof Juliet Davis, Cardiff School of Architecture, look what was posted through my letterbox today! Look forward to reading their Chapter on Appleby Blue (also the cover design!)

Accessible housing in the UK has come a long way — from 1999 headlines to DDA & Equality Act frameworks. But true accessibility is still inconsistent. Habinteg's Christina McGill explores the journey & ongoing challenges in this new #HLINblog: www.housinglin.org.uk/blogs/The-un...

Thank you to all those who attended yesterday's Housing LIN Cymru Symposium – “Making Wales a Great Place to Grow Old”! From placemaking & care-ready design to visiting Neuadd Maldwyn, the day was full of ideas for ageing well with dignity. Read what went on: www.housinglin.org.uk/News/Reflect...

📣Now available to read: Trapped by Safety? Fire Doors, Accessibility and Policy Tensions in Housing by the University of Stirling's #ISPA team. A vital look at how safety, accessibility & inclusion must work together in housing. Read on: www.housinglin.org.uk/Topics/type/...

In today's #HLINks: 🤝 Hanover (Scotland) joins as a #HLINsponsor 📄 Horley Independent Living case study ✍ Expert blogs on Surrey & new towns for ageing 📽️ Webinar recording: Market engagement & housing delivery 📅 Nov #HAPPIHour dates +key reports & policy updates: www.housinglin.org.uk/nl/?nid=3175

#HLINblog: Designing New Towns for an Ageing Population by Mark Slater, West Waddy Archadia Discover how holistically designed new towns, featuring inclusive design & mixed-use hubs, can create connected, age-friendly communities that serve people of all ages. www.housinglin.org.uk/blogs/Design...

🏡 We’re delighted to welcome Hanover Scotland as our new sponsor of Housing LIN Scotland, a partnership dedicated to advancing innovative housing and care solutions for older people across Scotland. 👉 Read what Angela Currie & Jeremy Porteus said: www.housinglin.org.uk/News/We-are-...

📽️ #HAPPIHour recording is live! With older people’s housing set to feature in this autumn’s Housing Strategy, explore how market engagement can speed up delivery & create developments that truly serve communities. Thanks to all speakers & delegates for joining! www.housinglin.org.uk/Events/HAPPI...

Not as a safety net, but as a sanctuary💚 Horley Independent Living in Surrey supports adults with learning disabilities & autistic people with 16 adaptable, wellbeing-focused homes. Read this #HLINCaseStudy by Barbara Clarenz, AtkinsRéalis here: www.housinglin.org.uk/Topics/type/...

In today's #HLINks: 👉 #HLINCymru Symposium – Welshpool, 4 Nov 📽️ #HAPPIHour recording: Towards age-friendly futures ✍️ Social model of disability #HLINblog 🏘️ Govt’s Healthy Homes Standard 🌐 #GetOnlineWeek - digital inclusion/wellbeing 📅 #HAPPIHours & more! Read on: www.housinglin.org.uk/nl/?nid=3173