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HAPPI Hour Webinar - Understanding the Housing preferences of Older People

There’s still time to register for tomorrow afternoon’s HAPPI Hour webinar exploring the latest research on older people’s housing preferences and decision-making.

Building on the findings of the Older People’s Housing Taskforce report and the Innovate UK-funded Housing LIN/Ipsos report on Older People’s Housing Preferences, this session will explore how older adults make informed housing choices.

Join us on Tuesday, 13th May 2025 from 4pm - 5pm! 

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.

The deadline for submission is tomorrow, Tuesday, 13th May 23:45.

New Towns Inquiry: House of Lords Extends Call for Evidence Deadline

The House of Lords Built Environment Committee has extended its call for evidence as part of an Inquiry into new towns, focusing on practical delivery and viability. It will explore government roles, private sector partnerships, funding, master planning, and legal and construction challenges.

Deadline extended to 23 May 2025, 00:01.

Resource Roundup

Now Available: HAPPI Hour Webinar Recording on Intergenerational Living

Missed our latest HAPPI Hour? Watch the replay! We kicked off our Spring/Summer series with a fantastic session on Global Perspectives on Intergenerational Living, exploring age-inclusive housing design, policy, and community building around the world.

During the webinar, there was significant interest in bringing together local authorities to explore how they can support intergenerational living. If you are interested in learning more about how local authorities can contribute, please email us at info@housinglin.org.uk.

New report highlights the housing challenges faced by unpaid carers

Using data from their annual survey, a new report from Carers UK shines a light on carers’ housing situations and the challenges that can be faced with costs and accessible housing.

Supported by the Housing LIN, the report is based on data from the Carers UK 2024 State of Caring survey, which for the first time included a specific section on housing.

New Blueprint Helps Councils Scale Digital Preventative Care Services

ADASS and TSA have launched a free Blueprint, Unlocking the Power of Proactive and Preventative Care Services, to help UK councils expand digital preventative care.

Co-designed with over 100 stakeholders, it includes practical guides, planning tools, and financial models based on real council examples to support scalable TEC service delivery.

The Social Value of Intergenerational Approaches in Housing: Discovery Research and Impact Framework

This report, published by HACT, examines the new social value framework made in collaboration with Intergenerational England, SNG, and Clarion Futures that aims to help measure the impact of intergenerational approaches, with insights from research, policy, and cross-sector collaboration.

What else caught our interest...

• AT today: Adaptations specialist awarded for working with local authorities to tackle the lack of accessible homes
• Digital Care Hub tool: Review your digital progress with new What Good Looks Like self-assessment tool
• ILC-UK paper: Living better with dementia through care and support: it’s not rocket science
• Institute of Health Equity report: An Overview of Health Inequalities in Scotland: The Collaboration for Health Equity in Scotland
• Social Bite: Empowering Change: 100 Individuals Employed Through Jobs First (with reference to The Serious Game)
• Southwark Council consultation: Southwark Older Peoples (Age-Friendly) Housing Strategy 2025 to 2035
• WHO report: Health inequities are shortening lives by decades

Dates for your Diary

We’ve been working behind the scenes to bring you an amazing Spring/Summer series of HAPPI Hour webinars. Registrations are filling fast – secure your spot while you still can!

• 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.

Events supported by the Housing LIN

Appello Webinar: 2G and 3G Switch-off - Are your telecare dispersed alarms ready for the 2G/3G switch-off? What you need to know.
Wednesday 21st May 2025, from 2pm – 3pm

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.