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Resulting from a panel discussion at the National Children’s and Adult Social Care conference in November, the call to action argues that if social care is to become sustainable, preventative and person-centred, supported housing must move from the margins to the centre of policy, planning and investment.

The Digital Telecare Readiness Report 2026, published by Appello in partnership with Housing LIN, reveals a widening readiness gap. While awareness of the switch-off is high, many providers do not expect to complete their digital telecare upgrades in time, raising real concerns for resident safety.

We are pleased to report that Homes England’s Social and Affordable Homes Programme (SAHP) 2026 – 2036 will open for bidding on 24 February 2026, the day of the Housing LIN annual conference in Newcastle.  

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has published the Final Local Government Settlement alongside a written parliamentary statement, summarising the annual determination of funding to local government.

Raising the standard of social homes in England is essential given the progress at bringing homes up to a minimum standard has almost ground to a halt, says the cross-party Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee in a report published this week.

Housing LIN is a proud partner of the Centre for Care and welcomes the release of its phase one impact report, “Towards a better future for care.”

Discover two new Housing LIN guest blogs inspired by last year’s Housing LIN Cymru Symposium. From designing for end-of-life care to creating age-friendly places through the Placemaking Wales Charter, these reflections highlight practical ways to help Wales become a great place to grow old. Read on to learn more.

In this week's HLINks, we share insights from our Future Leaders Programme, new research on Bangladeshi elders’ housing, highlights from the Almshouse conference, a TACT survey call, a Scottish housing and health report, Jeremy Porteus’s blog on social care investment, and a roundup of sector resources for continued learning sector.

We are absolutely delighted to announce the publication of the Amar Bari, Amar Jibon (My Home, My Life) research report at a launch event in the House of Lords today, hosted by Lord Best.

The final session of the 2025/26 Housing LIN Future Leaders Programme (FLP) took place yesterday. Read on to find out what went on.