HLINks Weekly: Housing, Health, and Social Care Latest News

HLINks Weekly: Housing, Health, and Social Care Latest News
14 July 2025
In this edition of the Housing LIN newsletter, we bring you the latest insights, events, and resources shaping housing, care, and support.
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We recap our annual networking reception at the House of Lords and celebrate the contributions of our partners and supporters.
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Discover how we marked Rural Housing Week 2025, highlighting affordable housing in rural communities.
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A new guide sheds light on the barriers disabled people face in accessing homelessness support and how services can improve.
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Learn how to co-produce inclusive, community-based food models for older adults with a new practical resource.
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From the latest research on ageing and digital care to updates on supported housing regulations, see what’s shaping the sector.
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And don’t miss the final two webinars in our Spring/Summer HAPPI Hour series – register now before spaces fill up!
Whether you are looking to learn, lead or connect, we trust you will find something in this issue to inform and inspire your work.
Best wishes,
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The Housing LIN Team |
News Highlights
Reflections on the Housing LIN annual networking event at the House of Lords

Last week, we were delighted to host our annual networking reception at the prestigious Cholmondeley Room and Terrace at the House of Lords, a special occasion to thank the sponsors, partners, and sector leaders who have played a vital role in Housing LIN’s success over the past year.
Set against the iconic backdrop of the Thames, the event brought together some of the most influential voices in our sector, driving forward the future of housing for older people.
HAPPI Hour Webinar - Housing Adaptations for Better Health: Transforming Living Spaces to be Healing and Caring Spaces

Join us tomorrow, Tuesday 15th July 2025, from 4–5pm for a HAPPI Hour webinar exploring housing adaptations, home improvements, and the creation of ‘care-ready’ homes that support healing and care.
Featuring insights from the Centre for Ageing Better, Arcadis, the London School of Economics and Political Science, and OURI Labs.
Resource Roundup
Housing LIN celebrates Rural Housing Week 2025

Last week was the National Housing Federation's Rural Housing Week 2025, a celebration of the vital role that affordable housing plays in sustaining rural communities across England.
We’re proud to support this important campaign and spotlight examples of good practice, partnership working, and community engagement that make a real difference in rural areas.
Unlocking affordable rural housing in England: A roadmap for change

This Stonewater research report, tackling England’s rural housing crisis, was launched to coincide with Rural Housing Week 2025 and marks a pivotal moment for rural communities facing deepening housing pressures due to a chronic shortage of affordable homes.
Homelessness decisions for Disabled people

This Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman practical guide for housing officers highlights issues that Disabled people face when accessing homelessness support services, and the changes local councils can make to improve those services.
LEMONADE: A practical toolkit for co-producing community-based food models with older adults

The LEMONADE Project is - an incLusivE coMmunity fOod model for health wellbeiNg and sociAl connectedness of olDer pEople. Put simply, it is a community-based food model for the over 60s.
This practical toolkit, developed from the LEMONADE project, is designed to support organisations, communities, and volunteers in creating community-based food models.
The Connector: An Exploration of Later Life Community Connectedness Through Design Thinking and Co-Design, 2025

This Royal College of Art publication presents insights from the project Enhancing Future Community Connectivity for Ageing Well in Place.
Part of the Vivensa Foundation’s initiative, it explores how homes and communities can better support the physical, social, and digital needs of all ages, especially older adults, to stay connected.
The future of supported housing – how can we deliver more, faster? Scaling capital funding

Following the government’s announcement of £39bn over 10 years for social and affordable housing, this timely report from Look Ahead Care and Support outlines a practical roadmap to unlock investment in supported housing and drive cross-sector partnerships.
What else caught our interest...
- ADASS blog: Everyday TEC: Changing the way we talk about Technology Enabled Care
- Almshouse Association case study: The renovation of Appleby Almshouses 2023-2026
- Centre for Ageing Better report: The State of Ageing 2025
- Centre for the New Midlands blog: NHS Fit Homes: More Than Just Building Social Housing
- Digital Care Hub research: Online but unsupported: people with learning disabilities share their experiences and recommendations
- Healthy Homes and Building APPG paper: HHB APPG 2-Pager
- LGA briefing: Fit for the future: 10 Year Health Plan for England
- London South Bank University: Future-Fit Global Consortium for Multigeneration, Net-Zero Community, July 25, 2025 at 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- NHS North East and North Cumbria: Housing, health and care programme
- Scottish Care item: Holding hands with tomorrow: technology, care, and humanity
- SFHA: SFHA calls for national accessible housing strategy as it launches 'Homes Fit For The Future' Policy Paper
- THIIS: Comment: Care providers working to ensure telecare and social alarm service reliability
- UK Parliament written statement: Update on the Supported Housing Regulation Consultation
Dates For Your Diary
With just two sessions left of our Spring/Summer HAPPI Hour webinar series, now is the perfect time to jump in. Spaces are filling quickly, grab your spot today!
- Housing Adaptations for Health 15/07/2025, 4pm - 5pm
- Promoting Diversity in Housing for a Diverse Older Population 22/07/2025, 4pm - 5pm
Events supported by the Housing LIN
- Progress towards the January 2027 digital phone switchover: Join this workshop discussion - July 22nd 13:00 – 14:00
Housing LIN Research and Advisory Services

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.