HLINks Weekly: 21 September 2026

Out now, the latest edition of HLINks!

Last week, we turned our attention north for Scottish Housing Day, marked by a new report from CIH Scotland, and a thought-provoking Housing LIN guest blog.

Looking ahead, we widen the focus to the whole of the UK for International Day of Older People, as our 1st October HAPPI Hour offers a universal perspective from all four corners of the UK. Senior figures from Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland and England will reflect on how the shifting political landscape is affecting our sector, and what practical lessons can be drawn from the different approaches taken across the devolved nations. Book now for this session.

And don't forget to attend tomorrow's exciting opening session, A HAPPI future: Designing age-friendly homes and communities for wellbeing, where we follow the thread of a successful project, from research to design and commissioning. There's still time to book your place here!

Also in this edition:

• Last chance to apply for our Research Officer role — closes 5pm, Wednesday 23 September
• Guest blog from Elke Ielegems previews tomorrow's webinar, with insights from the Belgian HOUSE research project
• Guest blog from Julia Wait on developing a National Enabling Framework for later-life cohousing
• Harris Irwin Architects open a new southern office in Kingston Upon Thames
• Full HAPPI Hour schedule, and other Housing LIN-supported events from LSE, Generations Working Together and Housing 21

And lots more that caught our interest!