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๐New #HLINblog! Jon McDonald of Karbon Homes shares how the North East is meeting ageing population pressures through strong partnerships and ambitious #ExtraCare development.
Weโre also thrilled heโll be speaking at next weekโs #HLINconf26!
๐Read on: www.housinglin.org.uk/blogs/Workin...
Weโre also thrilled heโll be speaking at next weekโs #HLINconf26!
๐Read on: www.housinglin.org.uk/blogs/Workin...
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.
๐ 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.
๐ www.housinglin.org.uk/Topics/type/...
๐Next Feb marks 10 years since the Welsh Governmentโs Expert Panel, led by Prof Judith Phillips, published A Housing AGEnda for older peopleโs 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.
Weโve 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/
Weโve 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 weekโs #HLINks:
๐ Supported Housing Act 2023 guidance
๐ Homes Englandโs SAHP 2026โ2036 (bidding opens 24 Feb)
๐ Appello UK's Digital Telecare Readiness Report
๐ HCLG Committee report on social housing conditions
๐ 2 x #HLINblogs from our Welsh Symposium
www.housinglin.org.uk/nl/?nid=3205
๐ Supported Housing Act 2023 guidance
๐ Homes Englandโs SAHP 2026โ2036 (bidding opens 24 Feb)
๐ Appello UK's Digital Telecare Readiness Report
๐ HCLG Committee report on social housing conditions
๐ 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 on๐ www.housinglin.org.uk/Topics/type/...
Read on๐ 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 โAmar bari, amar jibon (My home, my life): Developing suitable living environments for Bangladeshi elders.โ Read the report here: www.housinglin.org.uk/_assets/Reso...
โจWeโre 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:
๐ Dr Clark & Prof Davis on design for ageing & end-of-life care: www.housinglin.org.uk/blogs/Design...
๐ณ Max Hampton on placemaking to reduce loneliness & build age-friendly communities: www.housinglin.org.uk/blogs/Placem...
๐ Dr Clark & Prof Davis on design for ageing & end-of-life care: www.housinglin.org.uk/blogs/Design...
๐ณ 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
๐จNew edition of #HLINks is here! Includes:
๐ #FutureLeaders update
๐ New #AmarBari research report
๐ Almshouse Assoc. conference highlights
๐ TACT survey: share your experiences
๐ CEO Jeremy Porteus reflects on social care funding pressures
+ lots more!
๐ www.housinglin.org.uk/nl/?nid=3203
๐ #FutureLeaders update
๐ New #AmarBari research report
๐ Almshouse Assoc. conference highlights
๐ TACT survey: share your experiences
๐ CEO Jeremy Porteus reflects on social care funding pressures
+ lots more!
๐ www.housinglin.org.uk/nl/?nid=3203
โผ๏ธA 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.
๐Read on: www.housinglin.org.uk/News/New-stu... #AmarBari @vivensa.bsky.social
๐Read 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.
๐ www.housinglin.org.uk/News/Final-s...
๐ www.housinglin.org.uk/News/Final-s...
Our Chief Exec Jeremy Porteus was honoured to close the Almshouse Associationโs conference, highlighting the power of โCollaborAGEโ/the role of almshouses in building resilient, connected communities. Delighted theyโre sponsoring our this year's #HLINconf26!
๐ www.housinglin.org.uk/Events/Housi...
๐ www.housinglin.org.uk/Events/Housi...
In this #HLINblog, Jeremy Porteus (CEO, Housing LIN) highlights the gap between footballโs transfer spending & underfunded social care, calling for more investment in housing, integrated care & DFGs as an ageing population grows + budget decisions approach.
๐ www.housinglin.org.uk/blogs/The-tr...
๐ www.housinglin.org.uk/blogs/The-tr...
Happy Monday! In today's #HLINks:
๐ #HLINconf26 updates
๐ Call for views on Trusted Assessor services
๐ Jan 2026 update from MHCLG
๐ New London Assembly report on housing delivery
๐ Sector insights + #HAPPIHour library & events
Read the full newsletter๐ www.housinglin.org.uk/nl/?nid=3202
๐ #HLINconf26 updates
๐ Call for views on Trusted Assessor services
๐ Jan 2026 update from MHCLG
๐ New London Assembly report on housing delivery
๐ Sector insights + #HAPPIHour library & events
Read the full newsletter๐ www.housinglin.org.uk/nl/?nid=3202
๐Huge thanks to all sponsors supporting this yearโs #HLINconf26 in Newcastle (24โฏFeb) & Bristol (12โฏMar)! 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:
๐ #SWLeadership Set update
๐ #HLINblog on digital care trends ahead of the digital switchover (1 year to go!)
๐ FREE #HLINconf26 โ last places in Newcastle/Bristol
๐ #HAPPI Hour webinar recordings
๐ What else caught our interest!
Catch up๐
www.housinglin.org.uk/nl/?nid=3201
๐ #SWLeadership Set update
๐ #HLINblog on digital care trends ahead of the digital switchover (1 year to go!)
๐ FREE #HLINconf26 โ last places in Newcastle/Bristol
๐ #HAPPI Hour webinar recordings
๐ What else caught our interest!
Catch up๐
www.housinglin.org.uk/nl/?nid=3201
Why our #HLINConf26 matters ๐
๐ Design homes that support ageing well
๐ค Build connected, inclusive communities
๐ 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...
๐ Design homes that support ageing well
๐ค Build connected, inclusive communities
๐ 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
ยท Jan 19
Welcome to this weekโs #HLINks ๐
๐ Book now: #HLINconf26
๐ Housing Design Awards now open
๐ฅ New fire safety report on specialised housing
๐ฅ #HAPPIHour recordings
๐๏ธ Plus insights on Parliament, budgets, social prescribing, healthy homes & longevity
Read here ๐ www.housinglin.org.uk/nl/?nid=3198
๐ Book now: #HLINconf26
๐ Housing Design Awards now open
๐ฅ New fire safety report on specialised housing
๐ฅ #HAPPIHour recordings
๐๏ธ Plus insights on Parliament, budgets, social prescribing, healthy homes & longevity
Read here ๐ www.housinglin.org.uk/nl/?nid=3198
Housing LIN
@housinglin.bsky.social
ยท Jan 14
๐ขBookings open! #HLINconf26 is back exploring homes & communities for health, independence & connection in later life!
๐๏ธ Newcastle: 24 Feb | ๐๏ธ Bristol: 12 Mar
Find out more & book your place below!
๐ Newcastle: www.housinglin.org.uk/Events/Housi...
๐ Bristol: www.housinglin.org.uk/Events/Housi...
๐๏ธ Newcastle: 24 Feb | ๐๏ธ Bristol: 12 Mar
Find out more & book your place below!
๐ Newcastle: www.housinglin.org.uk/Events/Housi...
๐ Bristol: www.housinglin.org.uk/Events/Housi...
Housing LIN
@housinglin.bsky.social
ยท Jan 12
Welcome to the first #HLINks of 2026!๐This week's newsletter includes:
๐ Our Annual Conference save the date!
๐ Top 5 priorities for 2026
๐ 2024โ25 Year in Review
๐ #HAPPIHour webinars
๐ ยฃ50m Disabled Facilities Grant boost
๐ Key sector updates & insights
www.housinglin.org.uk/nl/?nid=3196
๐ Our Annual Conference save the date!
๐ Top 5 priorities for 2026
๐ 2024โ25 Year in Review
๐ #HAPPIHour webinars
๐ ยฃ50m Disabled Facilities Grant boost
๐ Key sector updates & insights
www.housinglin.org.uk/nl/?nid=3196
Housing LIN
@housinglin.bsky.social
ยท Jan 9
Our Top 5 Priorities for 2026 โ Priority #5๐
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 on๐ 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 on๐ www.housinglin.org.uk/News/Our-Top...
Housing LIN
@housinglin.bsky.social
ยท Jan 8
Our Top 5 Priorities for 2026 โ Priority #4๐
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 on๐ 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 on๐ www.housinglin.org.uk/News/Our-Top...
Housing LIN
@housinglin.bsky.social
ยท Jan 7
Top 5 Priorities for 2026 โ Priority #3๐
We call on local housing, health & care leaders to create resilient communities through quality homes, placemaking & preventive actions, improving wellbeing & reducing health inequalities.
Read on๐ 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 on๐ www.housinglin.org.uk/News/Our-Top...
Housing LIN
@housinglin.bsky.social
ยท Jan 6
Top 5 Priorities for 2026 โ Priority #2๐
Weโre championing intergenerational homes & promoting age-inclusive neighbourhoods + advocating for the ยฃ39bn Social & Affordable Housing Programme to deliver accessible homes that connect generations.
๐ Read on: www.housinglin.org.uk/News/Our-Top...
Weโre championing intergenerational homes & promoting age-inclusive neighbourhoods + advocating for the ยฃ39bn Social & Affordable Housing Programme to deliver accessible homes that connect generations.
๐ Read on: www.housinglin.org.uk/News/Our-Top...
Housing LIN
@housinglin.bsky.social
ยท Jan 5
Our Top 5 Priorities for 2026 โ Priority #1๐
Weโre committed to ensuring all homes are universally accessible and inclusively designed & invite partners to help turn this ambition into practical solutions.
๐Read on: www.housinglin.org.uk/News/Our-Top...
Weโre committed to ensuring all homes are universally accessible and inclusively designed & invite partners to help turn this ambition into practical solutions.
๐Read on: www.housinglin.org.uk/News/Our-Top...
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Vivensa Foundation
@vivensa.bsky.social
ยท Jan 5
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
โ 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
ยท Jan 5
Happy New Year from us all at Housing LIN!๐
Look out for our Top 5 Priorities for 2026 โ shared daily this week, with a full round-up in next weekโs #HLINks.
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Look out for our Top 5 Priorities for 2026 โ shared daily this week, with a full round-up in next weekโs #HLINks.
๐Not yet a member? Sign up to receive our FREE newsletter & more at www.housinglin.org.uk/login/
Housing LIN
@housinglin.bsky.social
ยท Dec 22
Final #HLINks of 2025!โจ
๐ #HLINViewpoint with WWA
๐ 2024โ25 Year in Review
๐ 23 #HAPPIHour recordings
๐ Save-the-date for Housing LIN Conference 2026
๐ New gov consultations
๐ #HLINblogs on later living & lots more!
www.housinglin.org.uk/nl/?nid=3195
Thanks for an amazing 2025. Happy holidays!๐
๐ #HLINViewpoint with WWA
๐ 2024โ25 Year in Review
๐ 23 #HAPPIHour recordings
๐ Save-the-date for Housing LIN Conference 2026
๐ New gov consultations
๐ #HLINblogs on later living & lots more!
www.housinglin.org.uk/nl/?nid=3195
Thanks for an amazing 2025. Happy holidays!๐