HLINks Weekly: 29 September 2025

This week, we look forward to celebrating International Day of Older Persons, with this year’s UK theme: Building Belonging – Celebrating the power of our social connections. It’s a timely reminder of the importance of connection, community, and inclusion across housing, health, and social care.

We’re also excited to kick off the new season of our HAPPI Hour webinars tomorrow. Join us for Safe by Design: Fire Safety in Housing Architecture and Policy, where sector experts will explore how evolving building safety legislation is shaping the future of care homes and specialised housing. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear the latest insights and take part in the conversation.

In this edition, you’ll also find:

Housing LIN CEO Jeremy Porteus in The Monitor 2025 series on housing investment and innovation
A deadline extension for the National Healthy Housing Awards 2025 – still time to nominate!
A call for evidence to shape the APPG Inquiry into Creating Intergenerational Communities
New research on affordable housing needs in Scotland post-2026
A guest blog from Guy Harris on tackling affordability and accessibility in housing

Read on for news highlights, updates from across the sector, and opportunities to get involved.