This HAPPI Hour webinar brings together sector leaders to explore regional housing innovation, best practice and the future of accessible housing in Scotland.
Overview
Timed within the wider context of current policy debate and sector reflection, this webinar will highlight both opportunities and challenges facing older people’s housing provision.
Contributors include Michael Driscoll, Chief Executive of Horizon Housing Association, who will draw 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 will also include 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.
Timed within the wider context of current policy debate and sector reflection, this webinar will highlight both opportunities and challenges facing older people’s housing provision.
Contributors include Michael Driscoll, Chief Executive of Horizon Housing Association, who will draw 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 will also include 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.
Agenda
- 16.00: Housekeeping and introduction
Sally Razey, Senior Public Affairs and Communications Officer, Housing LIN
- 16.05: Chair’s opening remarks
Jeremy Porteus, CEO of Housing LIN
- 16:10: 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 AsshetonAssociate and Passivhaus Designer, Architype
- 16:25: A Scotland That Works for Everyone: Accessible Housing
Michael Driscoll, Chief Executive, Horizon Housing Association
- 16:35: Designing for accessibility and understanding the market
Carla Resendiz, Product Development Manager
- 16:45: Audience Q&A and panel discussion
- 17:00: Close
- 16.00: Housekeeping and introduction
Sally Razey, Senior Public Affairs and Communications Officer, Housing LIN
- 16.05: Chair’s opening remarks
Jeremy Porteus, CEO of Housing LIN
- 16:10: 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 AsshetonAssociate and Passivhaus Designer, Architype
- 16:25: A Scotland That Works for Everyone: Accessible Housing
Michael Driscoll, Chief Executive, Horizon Housing Association
- 16:35: Designing for accessibility and understanding the market
Carla Resendiz, Product Development Manager
- 16:45: Audience Q&A and panel discussion
- 17:00: Close
HAPPI HOUR EVENTS - WATCH, LISTEN & LEARN
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.
Keep the conversation going with #HAPPIHour on Bluesky (opens new window) and LinkedIn (opens new window).
All HAPPI Hour webinars are FREE on a first come, first served basis. Create your account or log in to avoid any disappointment.
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.
Keep the conversation going with #HAPPIHour on Bluesky (opens new window) and LinkedIn (opens new window).
All HAPPI Hour webinars are FREE on a first come, first served basis. Create your account or log in to avoid any disappointment.
Organiser
Housing LIN