New Housing LIN Viewpoint features a conversation with Ali Rogan and Vanessa Pritchard-Wilkes on Dementia-Friendly Design

In this Housing LIN Viewpoint (No.117), Ali Rogan and Vanessa Pritchard-Wilkes discuss with Alma Sheren at Unlocked why housing is central to supporting the UK's nearly one million people living with dementia. They highlight gaps in staff training, inconsistent dementia-friendly design, and limited support for families after diagnosis, noting that dementia's status as a recognised disability means all providers—not just specialist services—must make reasonable adjustments.

The conversation covers good design principles, appropriate use of technology, and the importance of leadership buy-in, concluding that, with most people with dementia living in mainstream housing, providers have real scope to make a meaningful difference.