Housing LIN Cymru Symposium - Making Wales a Great Place to Grow Old
We are delighted to host our annual Housing LIN Cymru Symposium, bringing together members of our Steering Group and other experts to showcase innovative services, schemes, and projects that promote age-friendly communities across Wales.
Event Date
Organiser
Housing LIN
Event contact
Sally Razey
info@housinglin.org.uk
Venue
Neuadd Maldwyn in Welshpool
Neuadd Maldwyn
Severn Rd
Welshpool SY21 7FE
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Overview
Back in person, the day will feature insightful presentations from keynote speakers and Housing LIN Cymru Steering Group members on placemaking, care-ready design, and end-of-life care, alongside opportunities to explore real-life examples such as Clwyd Alyn Housing Association’s brand new extra care in Welshpool, Neuadd Maldwyn.
Join us for a day of learning, discussion, and inspiration as we explore how to make Wales a great place to grow older. Places are limited and available on a ‘first come, first serve’ basis.
Back in person, the day will feature insightful presentations from keynote speakers and Housing LIN Cymru Steering Group members on placemaking, care-ready design, and end-of-life care, alongside opportunities to explore real-life examples such as Clwyd Alyn Housing Association’s brand new extra care in Welshpool, Neuadd Maldwyn.
Join us for a day of learning, discussion, and inspiration as we explore how to make Wales a great place to grow older. Places are limited and available on a ‘first come, first serve’ basis.
Agenda
11:00 – 11:30
Arrival & Refreshments
Teas and coffee served on arrival
11:30 – 11:45
Welcome & Introductions
Co-Chairs: Joanne Kirrane, Housing LIN Cymru Steering Group Chair and Group Executive Director of Operations, Hedyn Housing Association, and Jeremy Porteus, CEO, Housing LIN
11:45 – 12:15
Keynote & Q&A: A charter for placemaking through the lens of an ageing population
Speaker: Max Hampton, Design Advisor, Design Commission for Wales
Morning Showcases (12:15 – 13:15)
- Clwyd Alyn: Generating a new extra care housing for future generations
- Quattro Design: Age-friendly architecture
- Legrand: Proactive, preventative technologies for our ageing population
- Q&A
13:15 – 14:00
Lunch
Hot lunch served in the restaurant
14:00 – 14:20
Keynote & Q&A: From Care Ready to End of Life Care Design
Speakers: Dr Sam Clark and Juliet Davis, Professor of Architecture and Urbanism, Welsh School of Architecture, University of Cardiff
Afternoon Showcases (14:20 – 15:20)
Each showcase: 15 minutes
- Pobl: Bridging intergenerational living in Bridgend
- Hedyn: Healthier homes for better health outcomes
- Arcadis: Lessons from an award-winning HAPPI-designed supported housing scheme
- Q&A
15:20 – 15:30
Event Close
Co-Chairs: Joanne Kirrane, Housing LIN Cymru Steering Group Chair, Hedyn Housing Association and Jeremy Porteus, CEO, Housing LIN
15:30 onwards
Tour: Delegates may explore the venue and ask questions of the manager, Brendan, as part of the tour
11:00 – 11:30
Arrival & Refreshments
Teas and coffee served on arrival
11:30 – 11:45
Welcome & Introductions
Co-Chairs: Joanne Kirrane, Housing LIN Cymru Steering Group Chair and Group Executive Director of Operations, Hedyn Housing Association, and Jeremy Porteus, CEO, Housing LIN
11:45 – 12:15
Keynote & Q&A: A charter for placemaking through the lens of an ageing population
Speaker: Max Hampton, Design Advisor, Design Commission for Wales
Morning Showcases (12:15 – 13:15)
- Clwyd Alyn: Generating a new extra care housing for future generations
- Quattro Design: Age-friendly architecture
- Legrand: Proactive, preventative technologies for our ageing population
- Q&A
13:15 – 14:00
Lunch
Hot lunch served in the restaurant
14:00 – 14:20
Keynote & Q&A: From Care Ready to End of Life Care Design
Speakers: Dr Sam Clark and Juliet Davis, Professor of Architecture and Urbanism, Welsh School of Architecture, University of Cardiff
Afternoon Showcases (14:20 – 15:20)
Each showcase: 15 minutes
- Pobl: Bridging intergenerational living in Bridgend
- Hedyn: Healthier homes for better health outcomes
- Arcadis: Lessons from an award-winning HAPPI-designed supported housing scheme
- Q&A
15:20 – 15:30
Event Close
Co-Chairs: Joanne Kirrane, Housing LIN Cymru Steering Group Chair, Hedyn Housing Association and Jeremy Porteus, CEO, Housing LIN
15:30 onwards
Tour: Delegates may explore the venue and ask questions of the manager, Brendan, as part of the tour
Getting there
Train: Neuadd Maldywn is about a 5-minute walk from Welshpool Station.
Car: There will be a few parking spaces available at Neuadd Maldwyn, but Church Street Long Stay Car Park (opens new window) is also nearby, approx. 5-6 minutes' walk.
Train: Neuadd Maldywn is about a 5-minute walk from Welshpool Station.
Car: There will be a few parking spaces available at Neuadd Maldwyn, but Church Street Long Stay Car Park (opens new window) is also nearby, approx. 5-6 minutes' walk.
Terms & Conditions
Important notice: This event is free for those who register in advance and attend. Registrants who fail to attend without reasonable notice may be charged the full cost of a place (£150 + VAT) to cover irrecoverable costs. Non-attendance will result in an invoice. By registering, you agree to these terms.
Important notice: This event is free for those who register in advance and attend. Registrants who fail to attend without reasonable notice may be charged the full cost of a place (£150 + VAT) to cover irrecoverable costs. Non-attendance will result in an invoice. By registering, you agree to these terms.