Hot off the press: HLINks – a kaleidoscope of latest sector news, views and essential resources
Welcome to Jeremy talks and my weekly piece to audio to coincide with the Housing LIN's free weekly bulletin, HLINks, week ending Friday, 4 September 2020.
In this week's edition, we report on the 2nd technology report by Appello. This follows the joint survey we undertook with them earlier this year whose results show the growing appetite for investment in going digital. We also released two guest blogs. The first on a couple's reason for downsizing and the second (following Channel 4's programme on Friday evenings, Lodgers for Codgers) on homesharing.
I am also delighted to announce that during lockdown we have developed and tested out an exclusive new Housing LIN brand called 'HAPPI Hour', our exciting new online platform for our popular thematic and regional events. We will be running a series of hour-long webinars on a variety of themes starting this month. Get your drinks ready.
In this week’s HLINks, you can also read our curated round-up of other relevant news and events on later life living with regard to homes and communities, health and social care, design and technology, planning matters and more.
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Best wishes and stay connected and be safe,
Jeremy
4 critical factors to meet your vision for technology in supported housing
We are pleased to bring you the second guide on the findings of the research undertaken by Appello, a leading digital, technology-enabled care service (TECS) provider, supported by the Housing LIN, outlines four key critical factors to be considered when planning for, and delivering, your vision for technology in supported housing.
This week’s Housing LIN guest blogs
Better all round – why are we doing this downsizing now?
A couple in their early 70s share in their Housing LIN guest blog their reasons for moving and how they want to live life in later life in an attractive town centre setting and not follow in the footsteps of either of their parents.
Sharing your home with a lodger - can you predict compatibility?
Hot on the heels of the new Channel 4 Friday night series, Lodgers for Codgers, this new guest blog for the Housing LIN by Silver Sharers co-founder, Suzanne Noble, sets out the idiosyncrasies of sharing a home and how can one better predict compatibility to create harmonious households.
Coronavirus Update
Check out on our Coronavirus Info Hub for a range of Housing LIN practice briefings for the sector and links to other useful information and websites. Also, post or reply to questions on our discussion forum. It allows you to share information, raise issues and ask questions to solve a tricky issue. For example, can you share your organisation’s COVID-19 risk plan in preparation for the 2nd wave or information about how you are engaging with residents?
A selection of latest government advice guidelines and plans that are relevant for our sector include:
- MHCLG regulations: New regulations amending eviction notice periods
- International Long Term Care Policy Network: Impact and mortality of COVID-19 on people living with dementia: cross-country report
- PHE and MHCLG updated guidance: COVID-19: guidance for hostel services for people experiencing homelessness and rough sleeping
Housing, Community, Disability, and Ageing
- Financial Reporter article: Over-65s property wealth grows £28bn in the past year
- KFF research article (USA): Overlooked and Undercounted: The Growing Impact of COVID-19 on Assisted Living Facilities
- Sage Journal article: Building collaborative platforms for urban innovation: Newcastle City Futures as a quadruple helix intermediary
Opinion pieces and blogs:
Design, Construction and Technology
- RSA: Home Sweet Home - How might we harness age-friendly design to ‘future-proof’ homes so they are sustainable, safe and inclusive places to live and enjoy?
- Quality of Life Foundation report: Quality of life at home - Exploring people’s perceptions of where they live before and during lockdown
- Architect’s Journal: Shortlist in Enfield intergenerational housing contest revealed
- Gov.uk press release: Ministers call on councils to help deliver digital connectivity ambitions
Opinion pieces and blogs:
- Centre for Ageing Better blog: How can we create products that really work for everyone? by Ed Warner, Motionspot
- ADASS blog: The reassuring presence of technology
Health and care
- Derby City Council Healthy Homes Hub: How a Healthy Housing home visit can help: Isolated · Excluded · Vulnerable
- Cities & Health, Taylor & Francis: Designing healthier neighbourhoods: a systematic review of the impact of the neighbourhood design on health and wellbeing
Housing and Dementia
APPG on Housing and Care for Older People inquiry on the housing experiences of people living with dementia
The 2nd virtual inquiry session takes place on 21 September. While the current call for evidence is formally closed, do email us any examples of innovative practice at: dementia@housinglin.org.uk
Planning
Opinion pieces and blogs:
Planning tracker
Older People’s Care Development – Local Development Plan Monitoring
In association with Tetlow King Planning, this document monitors current local authority planning consultations that may be of interest for those seeking to develop housing for older people. The tracker is updated fortnightly.
Wales
Welsh government guidance on COVID-19 can be found at: https://gov.wales/coronavirus
In other News:
Scotland
Scottish government guidance on COVID-19 can be found at https://www.gov.scot/collections/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance/
Events
Housing LIN resumes networking events this month – join us for HAPPI Hour
The Housing LIN’s exciting new virtual platform offers chance to resume networking and stay connected with latest policy and practice developments, and recent publications and research findings.
Under our new HAPPI Hour brand we have 3 free, online events taking place this month – see our events page below. Drinks not included!
Forthcoming Housing LIN events
- HAPPI Hour - Homelessness under Covid-19, finding a permanent solution - 10/09/2020 4:00pm till 5:00pm
- HAPPI Hour - HAPPI days: what makes and award-winnings scheme? - 17/09/2020 4:00pm till 5:00pm
- HAPPI Hour - Supported housing: transforming the housing choices for people with complex needs - 24/09/2020 4:00pm till 5:00pm
And watch the highlights from our 3Rs conference with Foundations and ADAS
Other events
We are pleased to be involved/support the following virtual events:
- Appello Webinar: 4 reasons housing providers must revise their Telecare needs post COVID-19 (3 September)
- Appello - 4 enablers to a better living experience in supported housing (8 October)
- Healthy City Design 2020: International Congress & Exhibition (12 to 13 October)
- HRF Academic Conference - Happy Homes, Happy Society? (12 to 13 November)
Housing LIN discussion forum post
The purpose of our peer-to-peer discussion forum is to allow Housing LIN members to share information, raise issues and ask questions that either enhance their sector learning and/or aid their professional and/or practice development.
Please see the recent post we have had from Westminster CC about extra care market testing.
Next week
And next week, we look forward to releasing Coastline Housing’s Louise Beard’s guest blog on how their customers navigated the lockdown by connecting over shared interests as well as another on our blog on our HAPPI Hour programme.
The Housing LIN would like to thank Willmott Dixon for their support in producing this newsletter.