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This blog, written by Nick Phillips, Chief Executive at The Almshouse Association, UK explores the growing interest in the almshouse model and its significant role in community-led housing for older people.

To mark the start of Dementia Action Week (19–25 May), West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin has praised the efforts of the region’s 15 leading social housing providers for delivering more ‘dementia-ready’ homes.

This Dementia Action Week (13–19 May 2024), the Alzheimer’s Society urges communities to act on dementia diagnosis and support. In the housing sector, it's a timely reminder of the critical role that inclusive, well-designed living environments play in supporting people with dementia to live independently for longer.

Welcome to this edition of the Housing LIN newsletter! This week is Dementia Action Week 2025, and we'll be sharing a wealth of information and resources throughout.

We are delighted to see that two almshouses and an intergenerational cohousing scheme have won awards at RIBA’s UK 2025 regional awards.

This blog, written by John Colquhoun, Chairperson of the Board at EngageD Now, explores the journey of developing a dementia-friendly community approach in Stroud, inspired by the Dutch Meeting Centre model.

Missed our latest HAPPI Hour? Catch the replay now! We were pleased to be joined by an incredibly inspiring speaker panel to discuss the latest research on older people’s housing preferences and decision-making. 

What if the key to better leadership isn’t just strategy, but storytelling? This new Housing LIN guest blog, but Jerome Billeter, Corporate Business Manager at Housing LIN, explores how the Housing LIN Future Leaders Programme revealed the power of personal stories to inspire, unite, and motivate teams.

We are excited to launch the 5th intake of the Housing LIN's Future Leaders Programme, designed for early-career professionals with no more than three years of experience in the housing and related sectors.

The new report by Intergenerational England sets out a blueprint for how we can build a more connected society by fostering intergenerational solidarity.