HAPPI Hour Pride Special: How Can We Make Housing Safer and More Inclusive for LGBTQ+ Older People?

This Pride Month, join us for a HAPPI Hour webinar highlighting innovative projects that are improving access to safe, inclusive housing and services for older LGBTQ+ older people.

It features insights from academic and housing sector partners on new research and care models, including extra care housing schemes and inclusive residential environments.

This two-part session begins with a new impact project improving access to information and services for older LGBTQ+ people in London, developed with the Universities of Surrey and Hertfordshire, Tonic Housing, and Stonewall.

The second part explores inclusive housing and care models, featuring a Manchester-based extra care scheme by Great Places and the LGBT Foundation, and the University of Kent’s Circle research on LGBTQ+-friendly care environments.

Confirmed speakers

• Bob Green OBE, Head of Operations, Tonic Housing
   
• Dr Frances Sanders, ‘Making Safe Choices’ team, University of Surrey
   
• Dr Jolie Keemink, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Uni of Kent
   
• Helen Spencer, Executive Director for Growth, Great Places HA, and Adam Spencer, Housing Development Manager, LGBT Foundation

Don't miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and celebrate progress toward inclusive, affirming housing for LGBTQ+ communities as they age.