Housing LIN Scotland – A manifesto for older people’s housing

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• Great overview of current issues and needs for future housing
• Really interesting and insightful
• Very informative, useful to know there are so many initiatives on good design for elderly people

This HAPPI Hour webinar brought together sector leaders to explore regional housing innovation, best practice and the future of accessible housing in Scotland.

Timed within the wider context of current policy debate and sector reflection, this webinar highlighted both opportunities and challenges facing older people’s housing provision.

Contributors included Michael Driscoll, Chief Executive of Horizon Housing Association, who drew on insights from the Scottish Accessible Housing Network, which continues to drive forward a national call to action for more inclusive and accessible housing across Scotland.

The session also included discussions on sector priorities following the recent election cycle, alongside shared learning from designing and delivering highly accessible, technology-enabled housing that supports independent living.

• 16.00: Housekeeping and introduction
  Chris Powell, Communications and Membership Assistant (Maternity cover)
   
• 16.05: Chair’s opening remarks
  Jeremy Porteus, CEO of Housing LIN
   
• 16:10: A Scotland That Works for Everyone: Accessible Housing
  Michael Driscoll, Chief Executive, Horizon Housing Association
   
• 16:20: Envision: The digital blueprint for a smart home of the future
  • Professor Margaret Whoriskey MBE, Head of Innovation for Care and Well Being, Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre
  • Amanda Britain, Capability Scotland board member
  • and Kirstin Assheton, Associate and Passivhaus Designer, Architype
     
• 16:40: Designing for accessibility and understanding the market
  Carla Resendiz, Product Development Manager & InnovateUK Future Leader Fellow, Norscot Joinery
• 16:50: Audience Q&A and panel discussion
   
• 17:00: Close

At our popular events, you can:

• Watch and discover new extra care housing developments to find out about the design, development and operational management arrangements so that you can explore solutions that can transform your ‘offer’;
   
• Listen to the latest practice, research, new funding initiatives, innovative products or projects so that you have the insight and intelligence required to improve your service delivery;
   
• Learn about the current sector issues so that you are up-to-date and better positioned to respond to the latest policy and innovative operational developments; and
   
• Connect with industry experts and fellow Housing LIN members, exchange ideas, and share experiences in a relaxed setting.

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