The Housing LIN publishes the TAPPI Inquiry report

Technology and digital infrastructure that support future care needs must be built into all new housing, leaders from a range of sectors have urged in a report by the Technology for our Ageing Population: Panel for Innovation (TAPPI) Inquiry published today.

The TAPPI Inquiry wins widespread support for developing an overarching TAPPI Framework to set out what ‘good must looks like. The Panel’s ‘Big Insights’ are underpinned by ten core principles to build technology into housing in a way that improves life for our ageing population.

Chaired by Professor Roy Sandbach OBE and funded by the Dunhill Medical Trust, the Housing LIN's 6 month TAPPI Panel Inquiry heard from people with lived experience about the technological opportunities and barriers faced in their lives, especially during COVID. It also captured evidence and examples of innovative practice from over 30 sector leaders on tech solutions across housing, health and social care used to enable people to live independently and well at home. 

The Housing LIN now looks forward to progressing to Phase Two of the TAPPI project to pilot the principles.