Millions of people shielding from coronavirus (COVID-19) will be advised they can spend more time outside their homes from Monday 6 July, the Health and Social Care Secretary has announced.
This guide by architects Levitt Bernstein graphically sets out ten simple principles that form the foundations of good Passivhaus and zero carbon design. It is based on work they undertake encouraging clients to use it to set their briefs and architects to use it when designing their buildings to meet Passivhaus.
Our newest #InspirationalAchievements features Brio Retirement Living, part of the Places for People Group, and highlights how they have mapped out the ‘downsizer’ journey for homeowners to shape their marketing.
This new guide by ARCO sets out the law and regulation of event fees in housing with care settings. It provides information on the current legal status of event fees, the Law Commission's proposed Code of Practice, and what the next steps are likely to be for the use of event fees in the housing with care sector.
This week is Learning Disability Week 2020. To raise awareness on improving the housing choices for people with a learning disability and/or autism we are sharing a selection of latest resources & showcasing studies of exemplary practice that have made a difference.
With Covid-19 in mind, this report by In Common for Clarion tells stories of resilience, adaptability and hope from people from all ages at a time when we need them most. It capture examples of some of the new practical connections that have been emerging with the aim of exploring how we can maintain and enhance them as we journey through the pandemic and beyond.
This week is Loneliness Awareness Week and we are signposting to the webpages we launched as COVID-19 was taking hold. Supported by The Mercers Charitable Foundation, they cover 6 key themes that specifically address loneliness and isolation in relation to ageing and are relevant to the housing sector.
In this new Housing LIN guest blog, with the Covid-19 pandemic in mind, Maria Brenton, Senior Cohousing Ambassador at UK Cohousing discusses the greater resilience and adaptability at the New Ground Cohousing Community, High Barnet.
