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A call for wellbeing - Nightingale House offers HAPPI placemaking in Wolverhampton

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In this Housing LIN Case Study (No. 181), Rebecca Bennett Casserly, Corporate Director of Development at whg, explores how a former Grade II listed hospital has been transformed into an award-winning wellbeing-focused housing scheme for people aged 55 and over.

Combining heritage-led regeneration, sustainable design, preventative wellbeing services and intergenerational placemaking, Nightingale House - a flagship wellbeing scheme delivered by whg - demonstrates how housing can support healthy ageing and community connection. 

Key features: 

  • 48 affordable apartments for people aged 55+
  • Heritage-led regeneration of a landmark building
  • Dedicated wellbeing support and resident activities
  • Accessible, energy-efficient homes
  • Shared community and social spaces
  • Intergenerational neighbourhood design
  • Strong partnership-led delivery model
  • Evidence of improved resident wellbeing outcomes

This Housing LIN Case Study will be of interest to housing associations, local authorities, developers, commissioners, planners, health and care professionals, regeneration practitioners, policymakers and anyone involved in creating housing and communities that support healthy ageing and wellbeing.