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Exclusive: MPs and peers back ‘essential’ planning reforms for older people’s housing Ministers have been urged to “reset” older people’s housing in an upcoming suite of planning reforms, Inside Housing can reveal.

ARCO has today published a model #NDMP for older people's housing. @jamesriding.bsky.social of @insidehousing.bsky.social has covered our proposals here: www.insidehousing.co.uk/news/exclusi...

@turmaine.bsky.social

October marks #BlackHistoryMonth, which aims to promote knowledge and understanding of Black history and culture.

The theme for Black History Month UK 2025 is “Standing Firm in Power and Pride". You can find out more about BHM here: www.blackhistorymonth.org.uk/black-histor...

We were delighted to welcome @jamesmaccleary.bsky.social to St George's Park last week - the #integratedretirementcommunity that inspired #TheThursdayMurderClub books and film!

Wishing a very #HappyDiwali to all who are celebrating!

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay, which serves as a reminder of the importance of good mental health and the need to prioritise and invest in good mental health.

We were pleased to welcome @sadikal-hassanmp.bsky.social to Audley Redwood, an #integratedretirementcommunity in Somerset, to find out more about IRCs and their role in housing and social care policy.

Local MP visits Chester retirement village to discuss local concerns A local MP has visited a Chester retirement village to discuss community living and local concerns.

We were delighted to welcome @samanthadixonmp.bsky.social to Boughton Hall #integratedretirementcommunity to meet with residents, discuss her priorities for Chester, and find
out more about IRCs and what they do for the local community.

www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/2550502...

Happy #InternationalDayofOlderPersons!

The 2025 theme for the United Nations International Day of Older Persons is "Older Persons Driving Local and Global Action: Our Aspirations, Our Well-Being, Our Rights".

Wonderful to welcome @mimsdavies.bsky.social to Retirement Villages Group Ltd Gradwell Park and chat to her about ARCO and our work in the #integratedretirementcommunity sector ahead of her speaking to residents.

Former Harrods fashion buyer stuns on runway at age 80 Ronnie Benattar spent decades behind the scenes in fashion — now at 80, she’s strutting runways at her retirement village and proving style never retires

We LOVE this story about a fashion show at Audley Villages Chalfont Dene - organised as part of #GenerationJoy, the campaign to promote awareness of #integratedretirementcommunities.

www.plymouthherald.co.uk/news/plymout...

#housing #olderpeople

Friendships are so often the key to happiness and wellbeing.

Prima magazine recently spotlighted the important role that friendships have in later life, with #integratedretirementcommunities facilitating connection and new friendships.

Read more here: www.prima.co.uk/diet-and-hea...

YouTube video by Good Housekeeping UK Finding Community | Good Housekeeping UK & Generation Joy

This is entertaining on #downsizing by @robertshrimsley.bsky.social in the #FT:

www.ft.com/content/d944...

He's right that 75-80 is the age most people move.

However, we think he might be missing the point about #integratedretirementcommunities!

youtube.com/shorts/jgNnu...

YouTube video by Good Housekeeping UK Finding Community | Good Housekeeping UK & Generation Joy

"I laugh a lot!"

Do check out these interviews by Good Housekeeping with residents of #integratedretirementcommunities

They are all part of our #GenerationJoy campaign to raise awareness of this amazing sector!

#olderpeople #housing

youtube.com/shorts/jgNnu...

It was a pleasure to welcome @johnwhitbymp.bsky.social to Audley St Elphin's Park to meet residents Karen and Ann and find out more about #integratedretirementcommunities.

#TheThursdayMurderClub film has officially dropped on Netflix, detailing what life is like in #integratedretirementcommunities!

Will you be watching?

We were delighted to welcome @ollyglover.bsky.social MP to Richmond Villages Letcombe Regis last week to meet with residents and learn more about the #integratedretirementcommunity sector.

We welcomed @timrocamp.bsky.social to Belong #Macclesfield yesterday to learn about housing-with-care and their amazing facilities and services.

Huge thanks to all the staff who we met our on our tour and for the warm welcome we received.

#integratedretirementcommunities #housing #olderpeople

Vineyard tours, art classes and ‘knit and natter’ groups - meet the real-life Thursday Murder Clubbers Anniki Sommerville finds out what life's really like in the retirement community that inspired Richard Osman's novels - and new film

A lovely piece in@goodhousekeeping.bsky.social on the #ThursdayMurderClub, St George's Park and #integratedretirementcommunities.

Also featuring @richardosman1.bsky.social and @matosman.bsky.social and @extracareuk.bsky.social!

www.goodhousekeeping.com/uk/lifestyle...

Great to attend the @thefabians.bsky.social Housing Mission Summit and hear from @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social about the government's housing priorities

#IntegratedRetirementCommunities transform the lives of #olderpeople. We look forward to the government's forthcoming Housing Strategy and response to the Taskforce on Older People's Housing.

We are delighted to announce the programme for Day 2 of our #WhatNext2025 conference, the Knowledge Exchange Day!

Discover the full programme and book tickets at www.arcoconference.co.uk

Day 1 of our #WhatNext2025 programme is now up!

For the full programme, and information on purchasing tickets, visit www.arcoconference.co.uk

Great to welcome @maxwilkinson.bsky.social back to Richmond Villages Cheltenham to meet residents and discuss #integratedretirementcommunities!

ARCO is #hiring!

We are recruiting for a new Executive and Operations Assistant to join our lovely team.

If you think this could be you, apply on the Vacancies page of our website - link in bio.

ARCO is heading to #UKREiiF!

Both Sally and Sarina will be speaking on panel events on
#olderpeopleshousing, so make sure to take note if you are available.

Info here: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

We are thrilled to welcome @turmaine.bsky.social to our #WhatNext2025 Conference on 2nd July!

Matt will be speaking about the role of IRCs in #health and #housing policy.

Get your tickets to hear Matt speak at www.arcoconference.co.uk

We are delighted to announce our keynote speaker for the #WhatNext2025 conference - @taradonnelly.bsky.social of Digital Care!

To find out more about Tara and our conference programme, along with information on how to book tickets, visit www.arcoconference.co.uk.

We had a great meeting in Parliament yesterday to discuss #integratedretirementcommunities.

Thank you to all who attended, especially @turmaine.bsky.social and @emily4mk.bsky.social for your contributions!

Great to welcome @tomcopley.bsky.social, London's Deputy Mayor for Housing, to Mayfield Watford, to see firsthand the impact that a #midmarket #integratedretirementcommunity can have on residents and the wider community.

Public tickets to the #WhatNext2025 ARCO Conference are out now!

Find out more about the conference schedule and get your tickets here: www.eventcreate.com/e/what-next-...

#integratedretirementcommunities