HLINks Weekly: 27 October 2025

We’re delighted to bring you the latest updates, insights, and resources shaping housing, health, and care for older people. From policy developments to innovative projects, our newsletter highlights the work driving age-friendly, inclusive communities across the UK.

Last week, Housing LIN’s CEO Jeremy Porteus attended Housing 21's Annual Conference and shared six guiding ‘Ps’ — person-centred development, preventative housing, partnerships, products, places, and pride — illustrating how collaboration across housing, health, and care can support healthier, more inclusive communities for older people.

Also included in today’s newsletter:

• Housing LIN Cymru Symposium – Join us in Welshpool for insights on age-friendly communities in Wales (4th November 2025).

• HAPPI Hour webinar recording – “Towards age-friendly futures” with policy, research, and practical perspectives.

• Expert blog – Social model of disability and the impact of the Disability Discrimination Act by Kate Sheehan, OT. 

• Government's Healthy Homes Standard – a foundation for building healthier and resilient communities.

• Get Online Week 2025 – How digital inclusion supports independence and wellbeing.

• Other Highlights – Reports, surveys, and articles shaping the sector.

• Dates for Your Diary – Upcoming HAPPI Hour webinars on housing, ageing, and inclusion.