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HAPPI Hour Webinar - International and National perspectives on Intergenerational Living

There’s still time to register for this afternoon’s HAPPI Hour webinar - the first in our exciting spring/summer series!

Timed to follow Global Intergenerational Week, this session will explore key policy developments and research from the UK and around the world. We’ll spotlight inspiring housing and community initiatives that successfully bring generations together.

Join us on Tuesday 6th May 2025 from 4pm - 5pm! 

The Dunhill Medical Trust is now the Vivensa Foundation

We’re excited to share that The Dunhill Medical Trust is now the Vivensa Foundation, a name that better reflects its commitment to ageing-related research and innovation.

At their 2025 Symposium held last week, key topics highlighted the breadth of work they have funded, including TAPPI, projects on digital exclusion and almshouses.

We were also pleased to hear from Susan Kay, Chief Executive of the Vivensa Foundation, who spotlighted their new five-year flagship programme, launched in partnership with Housing LIN. We look forward to developing this programme shaping innovative housing solutions for older people.

Complete our survey to help shape practical tools to support older people in your community

Centre for Ageing Better, ARUP, and Housing LIN are working together to develop practical tools and resources to help councils take an age-friendly approach to planning, policy, and service delivery.

We are inviting people working in all kinds of councils in the UK to complete an online survey to help us understand what would help them to better meet the needs of their older residents, now and in the future.

Please complete the survey by Tuesday, 13th May 23.45

Resource Roundup

The Importance of Global Intergenerational Week for Housing

Last week marked Generations Working Together's Global Intergenerational Week, advocating that the relationships between older and younger people are not just ‘nice’ but essential.

We provide a roundup of associated news items celebrating the intergenerational links with housing.

Terms of reference for Baroness Casey's independent commission into adult social care published

The independent Commission into adult social care, headed up by Baroness Louise Casey, has published its terms of reference.

It sets out the 2 phase approach of the Commission will identify medium- and long-term recommendations over the next 3 years.

Expert Insights

Does the housing sector really listen to the voice of older people? … And why does it matter?

Following our recent South West Leadership Set awayday, this Housing LIN guest blog by Tony Watts OBE highlights the urgent need to strengthen the voices of older people in housing policy, especially in South West England.

Drawing from the Older People’s Housing Champions manifesto, it offers practical recommendations and urges stronger partnerships between government, developers, and older communities.

What else caught our interest...

• ADASS campaign: Care can't wait
• ARCO Consumer Code: the ARCO Consumer Code
• Healthy Surrey protocol: Surrey mental health and housing protocol
• Inside Housing article: Scottish council considers closing one-third of its sheltered housing schemes
• Intergenerational England guest blog: Intergenerational Everything: Rethinking How We Design for Age
• NICE guidelines: Falls: assessment and prevention in older people and in people 50 and over at higher risk
• Northern Housing Award category winner: ProCare Ltd win best resident safety initiative
• Older People’s Commission for Wales blog: #GIW25 Celebrating Connection – Why Intergenerational Activity is Vital for Wales’ Future 28 April 2025
• TCPA: The importance of democratic planning
• TLAP resource: Ladder of co-production
• Social Life and OURI Labs EoI: What is the opportunity for NHS Estates to release land for community-led housing?

Dates For Your Diary

We’ve been working behind the scenes to bring you an amazing Spring/Summer series of HAPPI Hour webinars, kicking off today with our 110th session! Registrations are filling fast – secure your spot while you still can!

• International and National perspectives on Intergenerational Living 06/05/2025, 4pm - 5pm
   
• Understanding the Housing preferences of Older People 13/05/2025, 4pm - 5pm
   
• Dementia, Housing and Enabling Communities 22/05/2025, 4pm - 5pm
   
• Pride and overcoming prejudice – Making safe choices 03/06/2025, 4pm - 5pm
   
• Carers in Extra Care Housing 10/06/2025, 4pm - 5pm
   
• Sustaining Almshouses for the 21st Century 17/06/2025, 4pm - 5pm
   
• Supported housing, supporting people – creating the right housing choices 01/07/2025, 4pm - 5pm
   
• Housing Adaptations for Health 15/07/2025, 4pm - 5pm
   
• Promoting Diversity in Housing for a Diverse Older Population 22/07/2025, 4pm - 5pm

We look forward to welcoming you! In the meantime, you can watch all previous HAPPI Hour webinar recordings here.

What we're up to behind the scenes...

Curious about the various projects the Housing LIN is engaged in? These range from pioneering research partnerships with universities to the development of innovative tools and resources aimed at influencing policy and practice. Learn more here!

Building on our highly-prized learning and improvement ethos, the Housing LIN can also help you and your organisation underpin your progress in a changing and challenging work environment.

Let's Work Together! To find out how we can support your operational and/or strategic plans, contact us at consultancy@housinglin.org.uk or visit our Research and Advisory Services.