This new free online research article of a University of Bristol research project provides a useful analysis of a set of European and North American students-seniors intergenerational housing projects and offers a novel framework on the dynamics of neighbouring in these housing circumstances.
The NIHR Policy Research Programme is planning to launch an open competition in November for research to deliver a comprehensive evaluation of the Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) programme. They are hosting a webinar next week to explain the aims of the research. Read on….
This October 1st, we join the global community in observing the United Nations' International Day of Older Persons, themed: “Older Persons Driving Local and Global Action: Our Aspirations, Our Well-Being and Our Rights”.
In this week's Housing LIN newsletter, we share insights on building social connections for older people, upcoming HAPPI Hour webinars on fire safety, housing innovation, awards, research, and sector opportunities.
A new report funded by Shelter Scotland, the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations and the Chartered Institute of Housing Scotland reveals Scotland must deliver over 15,000 affordable homes a year in the next Scottish Parliament, including reference to housing for an ageing population, especially in rural areas.
The independent New Towns Taskforce and the Initial Government response is now out. It covers a wide range of policy drivers for the creation of 12 New Towns in England also references the growing housing needs of older people, including homes built to accessible and adaptable standards, and a call for genuinely mixed communities.
Housing LIN is pleased to highlight Jeremy Porteus, our CEO, as a contributor to The Monitor, a new documentary series from Housing 2025 exploring the future of social and affordable housing investment under the Labour government.
This HAPPI Hour webinar brings together experts to discuss the latest research, policy, and practice on fire safety in care homes and specialised housing.
