In a new #HLINblog, Jasmine Fong (Homes England) reflects on her journey on the #FutureLeaders Programme, exploring interdependence, curiosity and generosity, and reframing leadership as 'allyship', rooted in responsibility to others.
🔗Read on: www.housinglin.org.uk/blogs/Learni...
✨New #FutreLeaders Programme #HLINblog by Anisha Virk (London Borough of Hounslow) explores modern leadership: beyond authority to empowerment, collaboration & embracing uncertainty. She reframes imposter syndrome as growth for emerging leaders.
🔗 www.housinglin.org.uk/blogs/The-Pe...
✍Learning to Lead Through Change: Embracing Difference
In a new #HLINblog, Gavin Wu (JDDK Architects) reflects on leadership in housing & architecture following his participation in the our #FutureLeaders programme, kindly supported by SNG.
🔗Read on: www.housinglin.org.uk/blogs/Learni...
New #HLINblog by Cicily Biju on stepping beyond her comfort zone through the #FutureLeaders Programme.
From data to connection, communication & confidence, she reflects on the housing sector & how it reshaped her view of leadership & growth.
🔗 www.housinglin.org.uk/blogs/From-d...
➡️In this NEW #HLINblog, Rebecca Brown (Clarion Housing) reflects on the #FutureLeaders Programme & how it broadened her perspective beyond her organisation, exposing her to diverse sector challenges.
Read on here: www.housinglin.org.uk/blogs/Buildi...
This #ILW2026, we are pleased to share a new #HLINblog by Phoebe Grey (Carless+Adams) who reflects on her Housing LIN #FutureLeaders journey. She links care architecture to home, belonging & leadership in unfamiliar places.
👉Click here for an inspiring read: www.housinglin.org.uk/blogs/Learni...
How can design and shape healthier ageing?
In this #HLINblog, Barbara Clarenz (AtkinsRéalis) shares how human-centred environments, like Emily Lodge, Woking, support wellbeing, independence & community connection.
A must-read for #Housing & #UrbanDesign 👇
www.housinglin.org.uk/blogs/Design...
In today's #HLINKs:
✔️ APPG report on intergenerational communities
✔️ #DisabledAccessDay2026 highlights
✔️ Good Home Hub Lincolnshire findings
✔️ New Neighbourhood Health Framework
✔️ #HLINblog on Amar Bari reflections
+lots more! www.housinglin.org.uk/nl/?nid=3212
📢 NEW #HLINblog! Brian Hobbs reflects on the Amar Bari, Amar Jibon report launch at the House of Lords, highlighting multigenerational housing challenges for Bangladeshi elders & the role of supportive, culturally grounded retirement living. ✍Read: www.housinglin.org.uk/blogs/Reflec...
In today's #HLINKs:
✔️ #HLINconf26 reflections
✔️ Gov's new Supported Housing Advisory Panel
✔️ New Dementia & Housing Working Group guide
✔️ 2025 Adult Social Care technology survey findings
✔️ #HLINblog on extra care housing for older people
+ lots more! www.housinglin.org.uk/nl/?nid=3211
🚨New #HLINblog!
Ahead of #HLINconf26, Sian de Bell & Zhivko Zhelev (University of Exeter) review 98 studies on residents’ experiences, outcomes & costs in extra care housing, highlighting insights on independence, care & community as the 80+ population grows.
www.housinglin.org.uk/blogs/Extra-...
Today's #HLINks shares:
💠 #HLINconf overview
💠 #HousingDesignAwards deadline
💠 Bidding opens for Social & Affordable Homes Programme 2026-36
💠Welsh Government's draft dementia strategy for Wales 2026-36
💠 #HLINblog by AtkinsRéalis on resident engagement
And more: www.housinglin.org.uk/nl/?nid=3207
✨Read Jon's recent #HLINblog titled 'Working together to deliver extra care schemes', at: www.housinglin.org.uk/blogs/Workin...
🤝 #HLINconf26 – Nick Sinclair (Community Catalysts) on relationship-based, community-centred support for those facing housing instability. Read his recent #HLINblog with 4 stories of local area coordination here: www.housinglin.org.uk/blogs/Alongs...
✨New #HLINblog!
Ujwala Fernandes, Regional Director at AtkinsReális ( #HLINconf26 sponsor), explores how well-designed landscapes in sheltered housing boost wellbeing, independence & social connection when residents are engaged as co-creators🌿
Read more ➡️ www.housinglin.org.uk/blogs/The-Va...
👉NEW #HLINblog!
Ahead of #HLINconf26, Nick Sinclair (Community Catalysts) shares four powerful stories, highlighting the impact of trust, time, strengths-based practice and the “relational buffer” of Local Area Coordination.
🔗Read here: www.housinglin.org.uk/blogs/Alongs...
🌟New #HLINblog! Jon McDonald of Karbon Homes shares how the North East is meeting ageing population pressures through strong partnerships and ambitious #ExtraCare development.
We’re also thrilled he’ll be speaking at next week’s #HLINconf26!
🔗Read on: www.housinglin.org.uk/blogs/Workin...
👉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...
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...
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...
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
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
✨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...
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...
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
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...
#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...
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
