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Supporting housing, health, and social care professionals by connecting people, ideas, and resources. Sharing market insights and intelligence.
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
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
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
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
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
🏡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
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
November 10, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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
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
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
📣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
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
#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
🏡 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
📽️ #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
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
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
🌟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
📣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
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
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
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
We’re at Housing 21’s Annual Conference today! A fantastic line-up exploring Healthy Housing for Older People, from health inequalities to innovative housing-led care solutions. Looking forward to learning & connecting! 🏡

#HealthyHousing #OlderPeople
October 22, 2025 at 11:19 AM
🌟Just added! Housing LIN Cymru Symposium – Making Wales a Great Place to Grow Old🌟

📅 4 Nov 2025
🕓 11am-3:30pm
🌎 Neuadd Maldwyn, Welshpool

Join us to explore age-friendly communities, innovative housing, & care-ready design. Limited spaces – register now!

🔗 www.housinglin.org.uk/Events/Housi...
October 21, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Today's #HLINks:

🏆 Housing LIN/Essex win Housing Award
🏘️ Appleby Blue: 2025 RIBA Stirling Prize
🌳 SW Leadership: Healthy communities
📅 Age-friendly #HAPPIHour, 21 Oct
📊 2 x Housing inequality reports
✍️ 2 x #HLINblog: Bolton CC strategy & adapted housing

Read on: www.housinglin.org.uk/nl/?nid=3168
October 20, 2025 at 10:30 AM