Strengthening mental wellbeing through housing for an ageing population in Wales

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• Great range of speakers on the subject.
• Interesting, especially the piece on AI and how this could be adapted into other areas of housing and care.
• Great insights. I learnt a lot from the presentations.

Housing LIN Cymru held this session in support of Mental Health Awareness Week, exploring the vital relationship between housing and mental health. The webinar examines how well-designed homes, supported housing models, and community-based approaches can foster better mental health outcomes across Wales.

Chaired by Joanne Kirrane, Housing LIN Cymru Steering Group Chair, the session brought together practitioners, policymakers and sector leaders to share insights on prevention, early intervention and the role of secure, suitable housing in promoting resilience and wellbeing.

Building on these themes, and reflecting the findings of CaCHE’s report Housing in Wales: Evidence for Welsh Government 2021–26, the webinar also considers the support landlords (particularly in the private rented sector) need to better understand mental health issues and help tenants access the right support.

• 16.00: Housekeeping and introduction
  Sally Razey, Senior Public Affairs and Communications Officer, Housing LIN
   
• 16.05: Chair’s opening remarks
  Joanne Kirrane, Group Executice Director of Operations, Hedyn, Housing LIN Cymru Steering Group Chair
   
• 16:10: Keynote speaker: The future of mental health services in Wales
  Dr Chris O'Connor, Clinical Lead, Strategic Programme for Mental Health, NHS Wales Performance and Improvement
   
• 16:20:  A ‘people first’ story: Mental health, housing and support
  Jaime Devine, Head of Housing, Tenancy and Supported Living Services, Mind in Gwent
   
• 16:30: Showcasing best practice and challenges around mental health/loneliness
  Lynda Williams, Supported Living Manager, ClwydAlyn
   
• 16:40: Transforming Health and Housing Pathways with AI
  Gemma Thomas, Public Health Practitioner, Wider Health Determinant, Aneurin Bevan Health Board and Ben Roberts, Founder and CEO, Tenants Hub AI
   
• 16:50: Audience Q&A and panel discussion
   
• 17:00: Close

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