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Yesterday, we were delighted to host our annual networking reception at the prestigious Cholmondeley Room and Terrace at the House of Lords, a special occasion to thank the sponsors, partners, and sector leaders who have played a vital role in Housing LIN’s success over the past year. Set against the iconic backdrop of the Thames, the event brought together some of the most influential voices driving forward the future of housing for older people.

This week's newsletter covers key developments in housing, health, and care for older people, including intergenerational living, new 10-year government strategies, and a call for telecare case studies. It also features blogs, webinars, and references to Rural Housing Week and Co-production Week’s role in shaping inclusive, community-based housing.

In the week that saw the publication of the government’s 10 year NHS Plan, it also published its long-term housing plan setting out its commitment to social and affordable housing and a range of other measures such as extending decent homes.

At Housing LIN, we are proud to support National Co-Production Week 2025, a vital opportunity to celebrate the power of people working together to shape better services, especially in housing, care, and technology for older adults

The new 10 Year Health Plan is part of the government’s health mission to build a health service fit for the future.  Published on 3 July, it puts an emphasis on 3 priority areas: namely, from hospital to community, from analogue to digital and from sickness to prevention.

The Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee heard from leading housing experts, including the recent chair of the Older People’s Housing Taskforce - Professor Julienne Meyer - on the range of housing options for later life.

We are pleased to share our newest Viewpoint (no. 111) by Savannah Fishel who shares insights from her Churchill Fellowship research into 54 communal housing models, arguing that loneliness is a public health crisis requiring a preventative, community-based approach.

As he stands to become Vice-President of the Chartered Institute of Housing, this new Housing LIN guest blog, written by Paul Smith, Director of Foundations, shares a powerful vision for housing that supports independence, dignity and everyday ease.

Welcome to this week’s Housing LIN newsletter, featuring insights on co-production, supported housing, inclusive design, intergenerational living and ageing. Explore key resources, event highlights, and opportunities to learn, lead and connect across housing, health, and social care sectors.

At Housing LIN, we believe everyone deserves to age in a place where they feel safe, valued and truly at home. That’s why we’re proud to mark Pride Month 2025 by spotlighting the voices, experiences and needs of older LGBTQ+ people and promoting resources and innovations that champion inclusive housing and care.