HLINks Weekly: Housing, Health, and Social Care Latest News
HLINks Weekly: Housing, Health, and Social Care Latest News
16 June 2025
Welcome to today's HLINks newsletter!
This newsletter highlights Loneliness Week, a time to reflect on how our communities and homes can combat isolation, especially among older adults.
We also celebrate Carers Week, honoring the incredible efforts of formal and informal carers and exploring how extra care housing supports their essential work.
Plus, don’t miss key updates, from the government’s £39bn investment in social and affordable housing to upcoming webinars and leadership opportunities shaping the future of housing, health and care.
With opportunites to read, watch and get involved, we hope you find inspiration and insight in this issue.
Best wishes,
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The Housing LIN Team |
Sector News and Announcements
Spending Review unveils £39bn for social and affordable housing
On 11 June, the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves MP, delivered a statement outlining the government’s current spending priorities and announced a £39 billion investment in social and affordable housing over the next decade.
See the response of Housing LIN's CEO, Jeremy Porteus, to the annoucement.
HAPPI Hour Webinar - Sustaining Almshouses for the 21st Century
Join us for HAPPI Hour on Tuesday, 17 June 2025, 4–5pm, in partnership with The Almshouse Association, to explore the future of almshouses in the 21st century.
We’ll share insights from the recent Research Workshop on almshouses as ‘anchor institutions’ and discuss their role as sustainable, affordable housing. The session will also feature innovative case studies from Cambridgeshire, including the award-winning Dovehouse Court and More's Meadow in Great Shelford.
DomCare: The Benefits and Costs of Domiciliary Care - Survey
Are you a manager of a homecare agency or housing-with-care scheme supporting adults in Kent, Surrey, Sussex, the East Midlands, or Yorkshire & Humber?
We invite you to take part in DomCare, a three-year study funded by the NIHR Policy Research Programme, exploring the benefits and costs of domiciliary care.
Two Weeks Left to Apply: Future Leaders Programme 2025
Time is ticking! Just two weeks remain to apply for the 5th intake of the Housing LIN Future Leaders Programme, supported by Sovereign Network Group.
This year-long opportunity is for early-career professionals in housing, health, or care, passionate about ageing. Enjoy leadership sessions, networking, reflection, and the chance to present at the Housing LIN Summit.
Apply by Monday, 30 June 2025.
Resource Roundup
Some thoughts on building 1.5m new dewllings by July 2029
In this new Housing LIN Viewpoint (no. 110), Roger Hawkins, a former town planner and housing officer, reflects on the ambitious goal of building 1.5 million homes by 2029.
Webinar Recording Now Available - Carers in Extra Care Housing
In partnership with Carers UK and in celebration of Carers Week 2025, we are delighted to share the recording from last week's HAPPI Hour webinar exploring the connection between formal and informal care and extra care housing.
Housing LIN celebrates ‘Age Without Limits’ Action Day!
We’re proud to support Age Without Limits Action Day, challenging ageism in housing.
At Housing LIN, we champion inclusive, age-positive design and policies so everyone can live well. We remain committed to promoting independence, choice, and dignity in later life through better homes and communities for all.
Occupational therapists in councils: Unlocking capacity and driving change
This report by the Local Government Association, developed in partnership with national and regional occupational therapy leaders, explores the unique role of occupational therapists in councils.
It highlights their impact across housing, health, care, and employment, and sets out what the Government can do to unlock their full potential and support delivery of their missions.
What else caught our interest...
- Care Home Professional: Living well, ageing better: Audley Group CEO on 25 years of integrated retirement communities
- London South Bank University: Global Consortium for Multigeneration-Friendly, Net-Zero Community, 25 July 2025 | 9:00 - 18:00
- King's Birthday Honours 2025: King's Birthday Honours recognise work in housing, health and social care
Dates for your diary
Our Spring/Summer HAPPI Hour webinar series is in full swing! With five sessions already behind us and plenty more to come, now’s the perfect time to jump in. Spaces are filling quickly—grab your spot today!
- 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.
See What We’re Working on 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.