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Laura Wigzell from the The Pretty, Good Project, points out that great strength of this book is that it doesn't just talk about age-friendly housing as a theoretical concept concerning 'other people', but something affecting each and every one of us.

England’s largest councils have backed government plans to introduce a cap on care – but warn that it must be fully-funded otherwise it will inadvertently push services, care providers and councils closer to breaking point.

Whilst the government's revised framework lists older people and people with a disability when having regard to the size, type and tenure of housing needed in local assessments, there is greater emphasis on 'place making'.

'Designing Homes for Extra Care' looks at the design process and philosophy behind designing a successful Extra Care Housing scheme.

Co-authored by Julia Park and Jeremy Porteus, this book embeds the principles of how we should approach the design of future housing for an ageing population, reminding us that this is not about ‘other people’, but about each of us.

Released today, Case Study no 149 from the Housing LIN takes a look at how the Extra Care Village 135 development in Wythenshawe, Manchester fully takes into consideration the needs of the local ageing popuation.

The Housing LIN is offering a great opportunity for a talented, creative and enthusiastic person to join our small experienced team.

With #NHS70 coming soon on 5th July, the BBC has asked five health heavyweights to produce reports looking into the issues currently facing our National Health Service.

In celebration of #NHS70, the Housing LIN's Jeremy Porteus reflects on Nye Bevan's vision for the health and housing, where 50 years ago he was setting out new design and space standards for council housing.

A new #HLINblog documenting Bromford's 'MyPlace' accommodation appropriate for those with learning or physical disabilities, has been published to coincide with Learning Disability Week.