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Wishing all our followers a peaceful and blessed Ramadan.
Our new report highlights how suitable housing supports dignity, faith & well-being for Bangladeshi elders in East London. Time for meaningful action.
🔗 www.housinglin.org.uk/Topics/type/...
Our new report highlights how suitable housing supports dignity, faith & well-being for Bangladeshi elders in East London. Time for meaningful action.
🔗 www.housinglin.org.uk/Topics/type/...
👉Next Feb marks 10 years since the Welsh Government’s Expert Panel, led by Prof Judith Phillips, published A Housing AGEnda for older people’s housing.
Some progress has been made, but chronic challenges remain.
Read @jeremyhlin.bsky.social's new #HLINblog: www.housinglin.org.uk/blogs/A-deca...
Some progress has been made, but chronic challenges remain.
Read @jeremyhlin.bsky.social's new #HLINblog: www.housinglin.org.uk/blogs/A-deca...
Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act - Supported Housing - Housing - Topics - Resources - Housing LIN
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New MHCLG guidance sets out how councils should assess supported housing need & prepare 5-year plans by March 2027.
We’ve supported many areas with this work, including our award-winning Supported/Specialist Housing Needs Assessment for Essex County Council.
Read on: www.housinglin.org.uk/SHROA/
We’ve supported many areas with this work, including our award-winning Supported/Specialist Housing Needs Assessment for Essex County Council.
Read on: www.housinglin.org.uk/SHROA/
This week’s #HLINks:
💠Supported Housing Act 2023 guidance
💠Homes England’s SAHP 2026–2036 (bidding opens 24 Feb)
💠Appello UK's Digital Telecare Readiness Report
💠HCLG Committee report on social housing conditions
💠 2 x #HLINblogs from our Welsh Symposium
www.housinglin.org.uk/nl/?nid=3205
💠Supported Housing Act 2023 guidance
💠Homes England’s SAHP 2026–2036 (bidding opens 24 Feb)
💠Appello UK's Digital Telecare Readiness Report
💠HCLG Committee report on social housing conditions
💠 2 x #HLINblogs from our Welsh Symposium
www.housinglin.org.uk/nl/?nid=3205
Less than a year until the analogue switchover and the new Digital Telecare Readiness Report 2026 (with Appello & Housing LIN) shows a widening readiness gap. Many providers may not complete upgrades in time, raising real concerns for resident safety.
Read on🔗 www.housinglin.org.uk/Topics/type/...
Read on🔗 www.housinglin.org.uk/Topics/type/...
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Last week (5/2/26) our CEO and Senior Grants Manager attended the House of Lords for the launch of the research report ‘Amar bari, amar jibon (My home, my life): Developing suitable living environments for Bangladeshi elders.’ Read the report here: www.housinglin.org.uk/_assets/Reso...
✨We’re proud to partner with the Centre for Care, who today release their phase one impact report, Towards a Better Future for Care. The report showcases their impact since 2021 and their ambitious plans ahead.
Read it here: www.housinglin.org.uk/Topics/type/... #CentreForCare #SocialPolicy
Read it here: www.housinglin.org.uk/Topics/type/... #CentreForCare #SocialPolicy
2 x #HLINblog posts share insights from the recent #HLINCymru Symposium:
🏠 Dr Clark & Prof Davis on design for ageing & end-of-life care: www.housinglin.org.uk/blogs/Design...
🌳 Max Hampton on placemaking to reduce loneliness & build age-friendly communities: www.housinglin.org.uk/blogs/Placem...
🏠 Dr Clark & Prof Davis on design for ageing & end-of-life care: www.housinglin.org.uk/blogs/Design...
🌳 Max Hampton on placemaking to reduce loneliness & build age-friendly communities: www.housinglin.org.uk/blogs/Placem...
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Thinkhouse library of UK housing reports
Thinkhouse holds a library of the best and most innovative research pieces, policy publications and case studies on the quantity and quality of the UK's housing stock.
www.thinkhouse.org.uk
Now included in www.thinkhouse.org.uk :: @housinglin.bsky.social @vivensa.bsky.social REPORT :: My Home, My Life :: Awaiting Editorial Panel assessment. #ukhousing #housingresearch #housingpolicy
🚨New edition of #HLINks is here! Includes:
💠 #FutureLeaders update
💠 New #AmarBari research report
💠 Almshouse Assoc. conference highlights
💠 TACT survey: share your experiences
💠 CEO Jeremy Porteus reflects on social care funding pressures
+ lots more!
🔗 www.housinglin.org.uk/nl/?nid=3203
💠 #FutureLeaders update
💠 New #AmarBari research report
💠 Almshouse Assoc. conference highlights
💠 TACT survey: share your experiences
💠 CEO Jeremy Porteus reflects on social care funding pressures
+ lots more!
🔗 www.housinglin.org.uk/nl/?nid=3203
‼️A new report launched yesterday at the House of Lords (hosted by Lord Best) reveals how inadequate housing affects older Bangladeshi communities in East London, calling for urgent, culturally responsive housing reform.
🔗Read on: www.housinglin.org.uk/News/New-stu... #AmarBari @vivensa.bsky.social
🔗Read on: www.housinglin.org.uk/News/New-stu... #AmarBari @vivensa.bsky.social
Yesterday marked the final session of the 25/26 Future Leaders Programme! Sponsored by Sovereign Network Group, we heard inspiring insights from Fazeela Hafejee (Bradford Council) & Neil Crowther (Social Care Futures) on leadership/values-driven journeys.
🔗 www.housinglin.org.uk/News/Final-s...
🔗 www.housinglin.org.uk/News/Final-s...
Our Chief Exec Jeremy Porteus was honoured to close the Almshouse Association’s conference, highlighting the power of ‘CollaborAGE’/the role of almshouses in building resilient, connected communities. Delighted they’re sponsoring our this year's #HLINconf26!
🔗 www.housinglin.org.uk/Events/Housi...
🔗 www.housinglin.org.uk/Events/Housi...
In this #HLINblog, Jeremy Porteus (CEO, Housing LIN) highlights the gap between football’s transfer spending & underfunded social care, calling for more investment in housing, integrated care & DFGs as an ageing population grows + budget decisions approach.
🔗 www.housinglin.org.uk/blogs/The-tr...
🔗 www.housinglin.org.uk/blogs/The-tr...
Happy Monday! In today's #HLINks:
💠 #HLINconf26 updates
💠 Call for views on Trusted Assessor services
💠 Jan 2026 update from MHCLG
💠 New London Assembly report on housing delivery
💠 Sector insights + #HAPPIHour library & events
Read the full newsletter👉 www.housinglin.org.uk/nl/?nid=3202
💠 #HLINconf26 updates
💠 Call for views on Trusted Assessor services
💠 Jan 2026 update from MHCLG
💠 New London Assembly report on housing delivery
💠 Sector insights + #HAPPIHour library & events
Read the full newsletter👉 www.housinglin.org.uk/nl/?nid=3202
🙏Huge thanks to all sponsors supporting this year’s #HLINconf26 in Newcastle (24 Feb) & Bristol (12 Mar)! Your partnership drives innovation in housing, health & ageing well!
Newcastle: www.housinglin.org.uk/Events/Housi...
Bristol: www.housinglin.org.uk/Events/Housi...
#AgeFriendlyCommunities
Newcastle: www.housinglin.org.uk/Events/Housi...
Bristol: www.housinglin.org.uk/Events/Housi...
#AgeFriendlyCommunities
In this week's #HLINks:
💠 #SWLeadership Set update
💠 #HLINblog on digital care trends ahead of the digital switchover (1 year to go!)
💠 FREE #HLINconf26 – last places in Newcastle/Bristol
💠 #HAPPI Hour webinar recordings
💠 What else caught our interest!
Catch up👇
www.housinglin.org.uk/nl/?nid=3201
💠 #SWLeadership Set update
💠 #HLINblog on digital care trends ahead of the digital switchover (1 year to go!)
💠 FREE #HLINconf26 – last places in Newcastle/Bristol
💠 #HAPPI Hour webinar recordings
💠 What else caught our interest!
Catch up👇
www.housinglin.org.uk/nl/?nid=3201
Why our #HLINConf26 matters 👇
🏠 Design homes that support ageing well
🤝 Build connected, inclusive communities
💙 Create healthy, care-ready futures
Book for FREE now:
Newcastle, 24 February: www.housinglin.org.uk/Events/Housi...
Bristol, 12 March: www.housinglin.org.uk/Events/Housi...
🏠 Design homes that support ageing well
🤝 Build connected, inclusive communities
💙 Create healthy, care-ready futures
Book for FREE now:
Newcastle, 24 February: www.housinglin.org.uk/Events/Housi...
Bristol, 12 March: www.housinglin.org.uk/Events/Housi...
Housing LIN
@housinglin.bsky.social
· Jan 19
Welcome to this week’s #HLINks 👋
📅 Book now: #HLINconf26
🏆 Housing Design Awards now open
🔥 New fire safety report on specialised housing
🎥 #HAPPIHour recordings
🗞️ Plus insights on Parliament, budgets, social prescribing, healthy homes & longevity
Read here 👉 www.housinglin.org.uk/nl/?nid=3198
📅 Book now: #HLINconf26
🏆 Housing Design Awards now open
🔥 New fire safety report on specialised housing
🎥 #HAPPIHour recordings
🗞️ Plus insights on Parliament, budgets, social prescribing, healthy homes & longevity
Read here 👉 www.housinglin.org.uk/nl/?nid=3198
Housing LIN
@housinglin.bsky.social
· Jan 14
📢Bookings open! #HLINconf26 is back exploring homes & communities for health, independence & connection in later life!
🗓️ Newcastle: 24 Feb | 🗓️ Bristol: 12 Mar
Find out more & book your place below!
🔗 Newcastle: www.housinglin.org.uk/Events/Housi...
🔗 Bristol: www.housinglin.org.uk/Events/Housi...
🗓️ Newcastle: 24 Feb | 🗓️ Bristol: 12 Mar
Find out more & book your place below!
🔗 Newcastle: www.housinglin.org.uk/Events/Housi...
🔗 Bristol: www.housinglin.org.uk/Events/Housi...
Housing LIN
@housinglin.bsky.social
· Jan 12
Welcome to the first #HLINks of 2026!🎉This week's newsletter includes:
💠 Our Annual Conference save the date!
💠 Top 5 priorities for 2026
💠 2024–25 Year in Review
💠 #HAPPIHour webinars
💠 £50m Disabled Facilities Grant boost
💠 Key sector updates & insights
www.housinglin.org.uk/nl/?nid=3196
💠 Our Annual Conference save the date!
💠 Top 5 priorities for 2026
💠 2024–25 Year in Review
💠 #HAPPIHour webinars
💠 £50m Disabled Facilities Grant boost
💠 Key sector updates & insights
www.housinglin.org.uk/nl/?nid=3196
Housing LIN
@housinglin.bsky.social
· Jan 9
Our Top 5 Priorities for 2026 – Priority #5👇
The Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act places new duties on local authorities to improve the standard of independent living and supported housing for older and vulnerable people.
Read on👉 www.housinglin.org.uk/News/Our-Top...
The Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act places new duties on local authorities to improve the standard of independent living and supported housing for older and vulnerable people.
Read on👉 www.housinglin.org.uk/News/Our-Top...
Housing LIN
@housinglin.bsky.social
· Jan 8
Our Top 5 Priorities for 2026 – Priority #4👇
With the analogue switch-off fast approaching, care and support services must become digi-ready now. Applying the #TAPPI principles can help protect millions of older and vulnerable people.
Read on👉 www.housinglin.org.uk/News/Our-Top...
With the analogue switch-off fast approaching, care and support services must become digi-ready now. Applying the #TAPPI principles can help protect millions of older and vulnerable people.
Read on👉 www.housinglin.org.uk/News/Our-Top...
Housing LIN
@housinglin.bsky.social
· Jan 7
Top 5 Priorities for 2026 – Priority #3👇
We call on local housing, health & care leaders to create resilient communities through quality homes, placemaking & preventive actions, improving wellbeing & reducing health inequalities.
Read on👉 www.housinglin.org.uk/News/Our-Top...
We call on local housing, health & care leaders to create resilient communities through quality homes, placemaking & preventive actions, improving wellbeing & reducing health inequalities.
Read on👉 www.housinglin.org.uk/News/Our-Top...
Housing LIN
@housinglin.bsky.social
· Jan 6
Top 5 Priorities for 2026 – Priority #2👇
We’re championing intergenerational homes & promoting age-inclusive neighbourhoods + advocating for the £39bn Social & Affordable Housing Programme to deliver accessible homes that connect generations.
🔗 Read on: www.housinglin.org.uk/News/Our-Top...
We’re championing intergenerational homes & promoting age-inclusive neighbourhoods + advocating for the £39bn Social & Affordable Housing Programme to deliver accessible homes that connect generations.
🔗 Read on: www.housinglin.org.uk/News/Our-Top...
Housing LIN
@housinglin.bsky.social
· Jan 5
Our Top 5 Priorities for 2026 – Priority #1👇
We’re committed to ensuring all homes are universally accessible and inclusively designed & invite partners to help turn this ambition into practical solutions.
🔗Read on: www.housinglin.org.uk/News/Our-Top...
We’re committed to ensuring all homes are universally accessible and inclusively designed & invite partners to help turn this ambition into practical solutions.
🔗Read on: www.housinglin.org.uk/News/Our-Top...
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Vacancies - Vivensa Foundation
Research Grants Committee vacancies Closing date: 7 January, 2026 at noon Earlier this year, we changed our name to the Vivensa Foundation as part of a wider plan to better reflect its work as a funde...
vivensafoundation.org.uk
⌛ Just two days left...
A reminder that if you would like to apply to join our Research Grants Committee, the closing date is Wednesday 7 January at noon: vivensafoundation.org.uk/about-us/vac...
#FundingForAgeingWell
A reminder that if you would like to apply to join our Research Grants Committee, the closing date is Wednesday 7 January at noon: vivensafoundation.org.uk/about-us/vac...
#FundingForAgeingWell
Housing LIN
@housinglin.bsky.social
· Jan 5
Happy New Year from us all at Housing LIN!🎉
Look out for our Top 5 Priorities for 2026 — shared daily this week, with a full round-up in next week’s #HLINks.
👉Not yet a member? Sign up to receive our FREE newsletter & more at www.housinglin.org.uk/login/
Look out for our Top 5 Priorities for 2026 — shared daily this week, with a full round-up in next week’s #HLINks.
👉Not yet a member? Sign up to receive our FREE newsletter & more at www.housinglin.org.uk/login/
Housing LIN
@housinglin.bsky.social
· Dec 22
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!🎉
💠 #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!🎉
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Vivensa Foundation
@vivensa.bsky.social
· Dec 18
Fair winds and following seas to our CEO Susan Kay - Vivensa Foundation
Today (18 December 2025) is our CEO Susan Kay’s last day in the office before heading off into retirement.
vivensafoundation.org.uk
⚓ 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...