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Learning Disability Week, led by Mencap, is an opportunity to celebrate the contributions, achievements and experiences of people with a learning disability, while challenging the barriers that prevent people from being seen, heard and valued.

We are delighted to announce the publication of the latest guest blogs from members of the Housing LIN Future Leaders Programme 2025/26 cohort. Following an inspiring year of learning, reflection and leadership development, participants have shared their personal insights, experiences and key takeaways from the programme.

Loneliness Awareness Week, led by Marmalade Trust, shines a light on the impact of loneliness and the importance of meaningful connections. Visit our Loneliness and Isolation Hub for reports, case studies, blogs and guidance on how housing, community design, care services and technology can help reduce loneliness and social isolation.

Written by Gary Bourlet and Samantha Clarke, Learning Disability England, this Housing LIN guest blog has been published to coincide with Learning Disability Week 2026 and covers the vital role that having the right home plays in helping people with a learning disability feel seen, heard and included.

Written by Harry Randhawa, Director at Triangle Architects, this latest Housing LIN Case Study explores the creation of Rupali Court, Housing 21's flagship cohousing scheme for older people in Birmingham's diverse Lozells community. 

Our CEO, Jeremy Porteus, attended the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) open meeting at the House of Commons on Tuesday, where industry leaders and policymakers discussed the future of leasehold reform.

This week’s newsletter highlights housing leaders recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours, our AI ‘State of the Nation’ survey, a new health and housing report, a Carers Week blog series, a DHSC report on housing and health, and the Supported Housing Advisory Panel’s Terms of Reference.

We are really pleased to see several key housing industry figures recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours. Congratulations particularly go to David Birkbeck, founder and CEO of Design for Homes, Aileen Evans, former CEO of Great Places Housing Association and a former CIH president and Alyson Scurfield, the TSA’s CEO.

In association with HCR Law, we are delighted to announce that our AI in specialist/supported housing survey is now open. We want to hear from you and learn from your experience on the use of artificial intelligence in the sector.

Poor housing is driving avoidable pressure across health and social care services and damaging people’s health. Millions of people are living in homes that do not meet their needs, identified in a new report, ‘Building Health into Homes - Strategic Report’, by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and launched at the House of Lords.