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Supporting housing, health, and social care professionals by connecting people, ideas, and resources. Sharing market insights and intelligence.
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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...
HAPPI Hour Webinar - Homes Built Together: Exploring Community-Led Housing & Cohousing - Events - Housing LIN
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November 17, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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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
November 17, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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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...
November 14, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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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...
November 14, 2025 at 10:29 AM
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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...
November 14, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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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
November 12, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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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...
November 12, 2025 at 9:14 AM
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🏡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
November 10, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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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!
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November 10, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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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...
November 7, 2025 at 10:23 AM
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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!)
November 5, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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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...
November 5, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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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...
November 5, 2025 at 10:57 AM
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📣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/...
November 5, 2025 at 10:13 AM
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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
November 3, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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#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...
October 31, 2025 at 10:19 AM
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🏡 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-...
October 30, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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📽️ #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...
October 29, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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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/...
October 28, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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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
October 27, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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🌟Free Webinar: Driving Housing Delivery Through Market Engagement

📅 28th October
🕓 4-5pm
🌎 Online - Zoom

Hear from Surrey CC, social housing & later living experts on aligning housing supply with demand. Essential for local authorities & housing partners!

🔗 www.housinglin.org.uk/Events/HAPPI...
October 24, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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📣New #HLINblog!

Kate Sheehan (Occupational Therapist, Fellow University of Worcester) explores the social model of disability & the legacy of the Disability Discrimination Act, highlighting ongoing barriers in housing & public spaces.

👉Read more: www.housinglin.org.uk/blogs/Social...
October 23, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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Proud to support #GetOnlineWeek !🖥️

Digital skills help residents stay independent, connected & safe. Through #TAPPI, we guide meaningful tech use in housing & care. No one should be left behind!

Find out more and get involved: www.housinglin.org.uk/News/Housing... @goodthingsfdn.bsky.social
October 23, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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Missed our #HAPPIHour on age-friendly futures?

Catch up on this insightful session exploring what it really means to create age-friendly communities, from policy to practice & research to real-life impact.

▶️Joined by Open University & University of Edinburgh: www.housinglin.org.uk/Events/HAPPI...
October 23, 2025 at 8:09 AM
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Our Chief Exec. @jeremyhlin.bsky.social joined the closing panel at Housing 21’s conference, highlighting how collaboration across housing, health & care can create healthier, fairer homes for older people - summed up in 6 Ps: Personalisation, Prevention, Partnerships, Products, Place & Pride!
October 22, 2025 at 2:54 PM