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A new design guide, Space for Wellbeing, based on research by HOUSE, questions how can we design homes that truly contribute to the wellbeing of (future) older adults?

Congratulations to architects Haysom Ward Miller for their stunning almshouses design for Great Shelford Village Charity in Cambridgeshire.

In this guest blog, Ali Rogan, Dementia and Housing Working Group external affairs advisor, and founder of Hornsey Consulting, looks back on the webinar she chaired on 19 May, unpacking the standout insights, memorable moments and powerful messages that sparked conversation long after the event ended.

We are pleased to publish our new Housing LIN Briefing, in partnership with Winckworth Sherwood LLP, summarising the Government’s 2026–2036 Social and Affordable Homes Programme.

In this Housing LIN guest blog, Andrew Cooper of SNG reflects on his experience of supporting the Housing LIN Future Leaders Programme, his pride in a career in housing and the inspiring leadership lessons shared across the programme.

This week’s HLINks highlights Housing LIN’s contribution to discussions on intergenerational living at UKREiiF 2026, alongside new resources on accessible design, supported housing, indoor air quality and the experiences of older private renters.

Homes England have further updated its 2020 design guidance toolkit for neighbourhoods, streets, homes and public spaces to support secure design and placemaking quality across development it supports.

The National Housing Federation have announced the establishment of a new project on the future of supported housing in partnership with New Local.Chaired by former MHCLG Director, Terrie Alafat, the project will explore how to ensure supported housing is good quality, financially sustainable and able to grow so the sector can meet people’s needs, now and in the future.

We were pleased to chair the session “Lincolnshire: A Beacon for Intergenerational Living” at the Greater Lincolnshire Combined Authority Pavilion during UKREiiF 2026 (the UK's premier real estate, investment, and infrastructure forum), bringing together leaders from housing, design, development and community engagement to explore how intergenerational living can create healthier, more connected and resilient places.

This new Local Government Association toolkit sees the renewed focus on Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) as a step change in the JSNA's statutory significance for Health and Wellbeing Boards and subsequent planning and commissioning intentions.