HLINks Weekly: 23 February 2026

Before we dive in, we wanted to say a big thank you to everyone who has signed up to attend tomorrow’s Housing LIN Annual Conference in Newcastle! Your enthusiasm and early registrations have been fantastic.

We’re looking forward to delivering an exciting programme with excellent speakers who will inspire fresh thinking on homes for health, independence and connection.

A big thank you to our sponsors, whose valued support makes hosting free events like this possible.

In the meantime, today's Housing LIN newsletter includes:

Next year’s Disabled Facilities Grant budget will be £723m, building on recent additional funding.
The HLIN Cymru Steering Group, chaired by Joanne Kirrane, set out an ambitious 2026 programme for housing and care in Wales.
Housing LIN's CEO, Jeremy Porteus, reflects on a decade of progress since Wales’ housing agenda for an ageing population.
Several housing and care schemes have been shortlisted for RIBA's regional architecture awards in London and the East of England.
The 2026 Housing Design Awards close on 6 March, with winners announced later this year.
Two of our conference speakers, Jon McDonald (Karbon Homes) and Nick Sinclair (Community Catalysts), have written guest blogs highlighting strengthened partnerships in extra care housing and how Local Area Coordination supports people facing housing instability.
A range of sector stories and resources, spanning retirement living, community-led research, neighbourhood health, digital rights, planning, life expectancy and live consultations.