HLINks Weekly: Housing, Health, and Social Care Latest News
HLINks Weekly: Housing, Health, and Social Care Latest News
25 March 2024
Last week at the ITEC Conference 2024 we were pleased to launch the findings from Phase 2 of the TAPPI (Technology for our Ageing Population: Panel for Innovation) project in collaboration with the TEC Services Association (TSA) and kindly sponsored by The Dunhill Medical Trust.
These findings encompass the new TAPPI Principles - co-produced with residents, customers and partners - and the tools to aid and inform others seeking to improve the way technology is used to support people living independently.
Explore these findings and find out how you can achieve better technology-enabled outcomes here.
For all further updates from the TAPPI project, follow our weekly TAPPI Cast here!
Thank you for being a part of our community. We hope you find this week's HLINks newsletter both informative and engaging. Stay tuned for more exciting updates in the weeks to come!
Best wishes,
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The Housing LIN Team |
News Highlights
APPG Inquiry: Regeneration of Outdated Sheltered Housing
The preliminary findings and recommendations from The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Housing and Care for Older People Inquiry into the Regeneration of Outdated Sheltered Housing were presented at a meeting on Wednesday 6 March 2024 at the House of Lords, a recording of which can be found here.
Input from those who attended the event will help the Inquiry shape its final report, which is due to be launched in early June.
DemECH resources impact evaluation survey invitation
In February 2024 you may have read the resources resulting from the DemECH project (“Supporting people living with dementia in Extra Care Housing”).
The DemECH team would now like to know what you think of these resources and how you have used or intend to use them.
Apply now to this year's Future Leaders Programme!
Commencing in July 2024, this programme offers a unique opportunity for you to gain valuable insights and learn through the lived experience of invited industry leaders.
Discover the sources of their inspiration, the people who influenced them, the key qualities they sought and the authentic path they took in developing their leadership styles.
The closing date for applications is Friday, 3 May 2024 at 5pm.
UK Enablement Awards 2023: The Most Outstanding Innovator in Housing and Social Care in the UK
We are thrilled to announce that our CEO, Jeremy Porteus has won The Most Outstanding Innovator in Housing and Social Care in the UK in 2023 at this year’s UK Enablement Awards.
Collecting his award at a ceremony on Friday at the Crown Plaza Hotel, Jeremy said:
“It’s a tremendous honour to be recognised by the sector. I am overwhelmed. However, this award is not just for me, it’s also a recognition about what the Housing LIN has achieved; from HAPPI to TAPPI, being at the forefront of innovative, collaborative solutions that cross the housing and care divide.”
Resource Roundup
Implementing TEC so we can all live gloriously ordinary lives
In an era where technology intertwines with every aspect of our lives, the TEC Action Alliance, with Housing LIN among its dedicated members - is proud to spotlight a pivotal report.
This groundbreaking research, led by social policy researcher Dr Sarah Alden for the TEC Action Alliance, delves into the heart of what individuals truly seek from digital care services and devices—unveiling the nine fundamental desires that are often overlooked.
Housing and Mental Wellbeing: Learning Summit Report
This report from the Care Provider Alliance and NHS England ICS Learning Summit sets out the benefits of involving housing partners within Integrated Care Systems plans and outlines examples of effective partnership working across the country.
It captures the key points from a Summit held in early February 2024. The Housing LIN’s Jeremy Porteus was a member of the panel.
Other news and resources of interest...
- Reforming adult social care in England
Public Accounts Committee (PAC) report states that the government is falling short on its promise to “fix the crisis in social care”.
- The Amar Bari Amar Jibon partnership team seek a new Professional Stakeholder Engagement and Impact Lead
The Amar Bari Amar Jibon partnership is looking to appoint a consultant to help facilitate the impact from their research project focused on the housing needs and aspirations of Bangladeshi probin (elders).
- Paving the Way: How England can learn from other nations about supporting older private renters
Independent Age briefing examines examples from the UK and abroad to identify policies and practice that could be adopted in England to improve the experiences of older private renters.
- New report highlights the serious consequences of disrepair in Wales
Care & Repair Cymru report highlights how addressing poor quality homes and investing in maintenance and repairs will reduce the pressure on healthcare services.
Expert Insights
Intergenerational Connectivity: A Timeless Thread in a Changing Tapestry
Written by Emily Abbott, Co-Founder of Intergenerational England, this blog shares how intergenerational connectivity, the exchange of experiences, perspectives, and information among individuals spanning different age groups, is not a novel phenomenon.
Read on and learn why you should gain insights from these communities and learn from what works to support intergenerational understanding on a broader scale.
Dates For Your Diary
- Age-inclusive design principles: Shaping a sense of belonging in later life
Cartwright Pickard and The Royal College of Art present a Later Living event on Thursday 25 April 2024 8:30am - 17:00
- Dunhill Medical Trust (DMT) Annual Symposium 2024
Join us in-person 09.30-18.30 on Tuesday 16th April 2024 at in Central London for DMT's 2024 symposium.
Thank you Tunstall Healthcare
The Housing LIN would like to thank Tunstall Healthcare for its sponsorship of our news pages. This, along with this newsletter, enables us to bring the latest news and information on housing with care and technology matters to our members.
Please note there will be no HLINks week commencing 1st April 2024.