HLINks Weekly: 7 July 2025

Welcome to this week's Housing LIN newsletter!

From policy milestones to innovative practices, last week, marking co-production week, was packed with significant developments shaping the future of housing, health, and care for older people. We're delighted to bring you the latest news and insights as listed below.

In this issue:

Highlights from the second APPG inquiry session at the House of Lords exploring intergenerational living
Government launches a 10-year strategy for social and affordable housing renewal
The Department of Health and Social Care reveals a 10 Year Health Plan for England
Call for best practice case studies to inform the Telecare National Action Plan
New Housing LIN Viewpoint: Exploring “neighbourisms” as a remedy for loneliness in communal housing
New Housing LIN guest blog: Paul Smith’s campaign for inclusive housing and his CIH VP campaign
And don't miss our final two HAPPI Hour webinars of the spring/summer series!

Finally, this week marks Rural Housing Week, a timely reminder of the unique challenges and opportunities in delivering quality homes and care in rural communities. We’re excited to share further updates with you later this week!

Whether you are looking to learn, lead or connect, we trust you will find something in this issue to inform and inspire your work.

Best wishes,

The Housing LIN Team