HLINks Weekly: 19 October 2026

First up this week, we would like to invite you to join us for Tuesday’s Dementia & Housing Working Group (DHWG) webinar, Dementia Across the Four Nations - Showcasing Innovation, Best Practice and Housing Readiness Across the UK. Find out more and book your place now.

Last week, we were pleased to contribute a range of commentary for Accessible Homes Week (AHW), shining a spotlight on the need for homes that work for everyone. And today marks the start of Supported Housing Week, with plenty more on the way over the coming days. Keep an eye on our website and social channels for updates.

Also in this edition:

• SHAPE Advisory Group came together in Birmingham, ahead of the SHAPE Challenge Fund launch next week
• Jeremy Porteus blogs on the social case for accessible homes as part of AHW
• New Housing LIN Case Study (No. 183): Ossulton Court in Uxbridge, reinterpreting the almshouse for later life
• New Housing LIN Viewpoint (No. 121): Dominic Hailey in conversation with MTVH’s Claire Wise
• Habinteg released new survey results, The adaptability gap: Public perceptions of UK homes in 2026
• Consultation opens on the supported housing licensing draft regulations
• Independent Age briefing on the impact of the Local Housing Allowance freeze on older private renters
• Housing LIN supporters pick up a trio of awards

And lots more that caught our interest!