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The National Planning Policy Framework
The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) was published on 27 March 2012 and sets out the Coalition Government's 'presumption in favour of sustainable development'.
The Independent Commission on the Future of Council Housing in Southwark

The Independent Commission on the Future of Council Housing in Southwark was formally launched in February 2012 and is being chaired by Jan Luba QC.

Housing LIN Newsletter February 2012
Welcome to the February edition of Housing with Care Matters.
Telecare eNewsletter January 2012
For the latest enewsletter from the Telecare LIN and an archive of previous ones, click on the links below.
FirstStop Training on housing and care options
FirstStop has published their training prospectus for 2012/13.
£150m additional support funding for social care and £20m additional Disabled Facilities Grant funding
The Department of Health has announced an extra £150m to 'enable local services to discharge patients from hospital more quickly and provide effective ongoing support for people in their own homes'.
Housing LIN Newsletter December 2011
Welcome to the December edition of Housing with Care Matters.
Social Services revenue and capital allocations announced
The DH have issued a letter to councils in England confirming revenue and capital allocations for 2012/2013.
Housing innovation could benefit older people and the taxpayer

A new form of supported housing could help meet the challenge of an ageing population, fulfil older people's growing aspirations and reduce NHS and social care spending, according to two reports to be published today.

Extra Care Housing independent evaluation
The Personnel Social Service Research Unit (PSSRU) and Housing LIN have jointly published the evaluation of the Department of Health's Extra Care Housing Fund.