HLINks Weekly: 13 October 2025

Before we dive into this week's newsletter, we wanted to invite you to tomorrow's HAPPI Hour webinar (14 October 2025), as we soft launch the SHAPE (Suitable Housing for an Ageing Population Evidence) Exchange – a five-year initiative exploring care-ready homes, intergenerational communities, and innovative adaptations that support independent living for older people.

This unique session, featuring insights from the Vivensa Foundation and other expert speakers, offers an exciting opportunity to learn, connect, and contribute to shaping the future of age-friendly housing. Register before 3:45pm tomorrow to secure your place!

In this week’s edition, we also spotlight:

New Viewpoint and Case Study publications on Almshouses Reimagined following last week’s inspiring HAPPI Hour.
Updates from the APPG Inquiry into Creating Intergenerational Communities – 5 days left to submit your evidence!
Latest expert blog on 30 years of the Disability Discrimination Act from barrister Catherine Casserley.
World Mental Health Day 2025 with key resources and highlights
Dates for your diary as our Autumn/Winter HAPPI Hour series continues.

Plus lots more! Read on for the latest resources, recordings, and opportunities shaping the housing and ageing landscape.