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30 years on, how far have we come since the Disability Discrimination Act❓

Join our #HAPPIHour webinar on 11 Nov, 3.30–5pm with experts & campaigners to reflect on housing, accessibility & inclusion.

Register for FREE👇
www.housinglin.org.uk/Events/HAPPI...

Hot on the heels of yesterday’s @housinglin.bsky.social Symposium in Welshpool and contributions from Dr Sam Clark & Prof Juliet Davis, Cardiff School of Architecture, look what was posted through my letterbox today! Look forward to reading their Chapter on Appleby Blue (also the cover design!)

Accessible housing in the UK has come a long way — from 1999 headlines to DDA & Equality Act frameworks. But true accessibility is still inconsistent.

Habinteg's Christina McGill explores the journey & ongoing challenges in this new #HLINblog: www.housinglin.org.uk/blogs/The-un...

Thank you to all those who attended yesterday's Housing LIN Cymru Symposium – “Making Wales a Great Place to Grow Old”!

From placemaking & care-ready design to visiting Neuadd Maldwyn, the day was full of ideas for ageing well with dignity.

Read what went on: www.housinglin.org.uk/News/Reflect...

📣Now available to read: Trapped by Safety? Fire Doors, Accessibility and Policy Tensions in Housing by the University of Stirling's #ISPA team.

A vital look at how safety, accessibility & inclusion must work together in housing.

Read on: www.housinglin.org.uk/Topics/type/...

In today's #HLINks:

🤝 Hanover (Scotland) joins as a #HLINsponsor
📄 Horley Independent Living case study
✍ Expert blogs on Surrey & new towns for ageing
📽️ Webinar recording: Market engagement & housing delivery
📅 Nov #HAPPIHour dates

+key reports & policy updates: www.housinglin.org.uk/nl/?nid=3175

#HLINblog: Designing New Towns for an Ageing Population by Mark Slater, West Waddy Archadia

Discover how holistically designed new towns, featuring inclusive design & mixed-use hubs, can create connected, age-friendly communities that serve people of all ages.

www.housinglin.org.uk/blogs/Design...

🏡 We’re delighted to welcome Hanover Scotland as our new sponsor of Housing LIN Scotland, a partnership dedicated to advancing innovative housing and care solutions for older people across Scotland.

👉 Read what Angela Currie & Jeremy Porteus said: www.housinglin.org.uk/News/We-are-...

📽️ #HAPPIHour recording is live!

With older people’s housing set to feature in this autumn’s Housing Strategy, explore how market engagement can speed up delivery & create developments that truly serve communities. Thanks to all speakers & delegates for joining!
www.housinglin.org.uk/Events/HAPPI...

Not as a safety net, but as a sanctuary💚

Horley Independent Living in Surrey supports adults with learning disabilities & autistic people with 16 adaptable, wellbeing-focused homes.

Read this #HLINCaseStudy by Barbara Clarenz, AtkinsRéalis here: www.housinglin.org.uk/Topics/type/...

In today's #HLINks:

👉 #HLINCymru Symposium – Welshpool, 4 Nov
📽️ #HAPPIHour recording: Towards age-friendly futures
✍️ Social model of disability #HLINblog
🏘️ Govt’s Healthy Homes Standard
🌐 #GetOnlineWeek - digital inclusion/wellbeing
📅 #HAPPIHours & more!

Read on: www.housinglin.org.uk/nl/?nid=3173

🌟Free Webinar: Driving Housing Delivery Through Market Engagement

📅 28th October
🕓 4-5pm
🌎 Online - Zoom

Hear from Surrey CC, social housing & later living experts on aligning housing supply with demand. Essential for local authorities & housing partners!

🔗 www.housinglin.org.uk/Events/HAPPI...

📣New #HLINblog!

Kate Sheehan (Occupational Therapist, Fellow University of Worcester) explores the social model of disability & the legacy of the Disability Discrimination Act, highlighting ongoing barriers in housing & public spaces.

👉Read more: www.housinglin.org.uk/blogs/Social...

You can now read the full story here👇
www.housinglin.org.uk/News/Healthy...

Proud to support #GetOnlineWeek !🖥️

Digital skills help residents stay independent, connected & safe. Through #TAPPI, we guide meaningful tech use in housing & care. No one should be left behind!

Find out more and get involved: www.housinglin.org.uk/News/Housing... @goodthingsfdn.bsky.social

Missed our #HAPPIHour on age-friendly futures?

Catch up on this insightful session exploring what it really means to create age-friendly communities, from policy to practice & research to real-life impact.

▶️Joined by Open University & University of Edinburgh: www.housinglin.org.uk/Events/HAPPI...

Our Chief Exec. @jeremyhlin.bsky.social joined the closing panel at Housing 21’s conference, highlighting how collaboration across housing, health & care can create healthier, fairer homes for older people - summed up in 6 Ps: Personalisation, Prevention, Partnerships, Products, Place & Pride!

We’re at Housing 21’s Annual Conference today! A fantastic line-up exploring Healthy Housing for Older People, from health inequalities to innovative housing-led care solutions. Looking forward to learning & connecting! 🏡

#HealthyHousing #OlderPeople

🌟Just added! Housing LIN Cymru Symposium – Making Wales a Great Place to Grow Old🌟

📅 4 Nov 2025
🕓 11am-3:30pm
🌎 Neuadd Maldwyn, Welshpool

Join us to explore age-friendly communities, innovative housing, & care-ready design. Limited spaces – register now!

🔗 www.housinglin.org.uk/Events/Housi...

Today's #HLINks:

🏆 Housing LIN/Essex win Housing Award
🏘️ Appleby Blue: 2025 RIBA Stirling Prize
🌳 SW Leadership: Healthy communities
📅 Age-friendly #HAPPIHour, 21 Oct
📊 2 x Housing inequality reports
✍️ 2 x #HLINblog: Bolton CC strategy & adapted housing

Read on: www.housinglin.org.uk/nl/?nid=3168

🏠The TCPA is calling for action to make sure all new homes are safe, well-designed & affordable. This is our chance to secure healthy homes & neighbourhoods for all.

Learn more about the Healthy Homes Bill & how to take action 👉 www.tcpa.org.uk/healthy-home...

What an incredible achievement! Proud to work with United St Saviour's via the #Almshouses webpages & hosting #FutureLeaders sessions at Appleby Blue.

Now recognised with the RIBA Stirling Prize 2025 + Neave Brown Award & Client of the Year, truly inspiring!

🔗 www.housinglin.org.uk/News/United-...

Riba Stirling Prize 2025: Appleby Blue Almshouse named Britain's best new building Appleby Blue Almshouse in London wins the Royal Institute of British Architects' Stirling Prize.

Great to see #applebyblue win the Stirling Prize. Visited it last year with @housinglin.bsky.social

💡Exploring healthier, age-friendly communities! The #SWLeadershipSet met this afternoon to tackle neighbourhood health, with insights from Michael Chang (NHS) & Sarah Parsons (Dorset Council).

Read the full story: www.housinglin.org.uk/News/Housing...

✨New #HLINblog ahead of the 30th anniversary of the Disability Discrimination Act...

Sir David Pearson, Independent Chair and Advisor, calls for more #AccessibleHousing for people with learning disabilities & autism.

🔗Read here: www.housinglin.org.uk/blogs/Unlock...

🎥Missed our latest #HAPPIHour?

Watch the recording of "Suitable Housing for an Ageing Population Evidence Exchange – The SHAPE of things to come" in partnership with @vivensa.bsky.social🏘️

Thanks to our fantastic speakers & attendees for joining!
▶️Watch here: www.housinglin.org.uk/Events/HAPPI...

In a new #HLINblog, Julie Riley & Lauren McKechnie, Co-Chairs of Bolton’s Age Well Partnership, share how Bolton is transforming ageing through its bold, co-produced Age Friendly Strategy 2025–28, turning intent into impact and action into change.

👉 Read more: www.housinglin.org.uk/blogs/From-S...

This week's #HLINks covers:

🏡 Two new Almshouses publications and webinar recording
📋 5 days left to submit APPG Inquiry evidence
⚖️ New #HLINblog on Disability Discrimination Act
🧠 World Mental Health Day resources
📅 Autumn/Winter #HAPPIHour dates

Plus lots more!
www.housinglin.org.uk/nl/?nid=3166

🌍Supporting #WorldMentalHealthDay 2025!

Good quality, safe housing is key to mental well-being for older adults! On our mental health and housing webpages, you'll find published research, analysis, and guidance to support this work.

Explore here👇
www.housinglin.org.uk/News/Housing...

⏳1 week left! The APPG Inquiry into Creating Intergenerational Communities wants your insights🏘️

If you design, build, or live in intergenerational communities, submit your evidence by Friday, 17 Oct 2025.

🔗 www.housinglin.org.uk/News/Call-fo... #Housing #IntergenerationalCommunities #APPG