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Alison McGovern @allymcgovern.bsky.social · 1d

We cannot accept this.

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'Abject failure' as UK's homeless deaths rise - including children

The government's homelessness minister, Alison McGovern MP, has described the increased number of deaths as an "abject failure that cannot be tolerated".

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National Housing Federation @natfednews.bsky.social · 8d

Today, on International Day Of Older Persons, we're recognising the vital role of older persons' housing which supports older residents to live independently.

For Edna and Rashford, extra care housing meant they could continue growing old together safely👇

#StartsAtHome

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Inside Housing @insidehousing.bsky.social · 8d

Supported living residents should still be able to shape our homes

We are modelling how tenants in supported living homes can better shape their housing, writes Nick, tenant scrutiny panel chair of Dimensions, a not-for-profit support provider for adults with learning disabilities and autistic people

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Jeremy Porteus @jeremyhlin.bsky.social · Jul 20

Nearly a year since her guest blog for @HousingLIN, great to catch up with Elspeth over the weekend and learn that they still believe that, at their time of life, they made the right move into retirement housing.

“We are having the time of our lives”.

www.housinglin.org.uk/blogs/Making...

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Suzannah Young @suzannahyoung.bsky.social · 17d

Building health into housing must be a priority @housingtoday.bsky.social www.housingtoday.co.uk/news/buildin...

Building health into housing must be a priority

Thoughtful housing design at an early stage can shape places that nurture health, strengthen social connection and reduce pressure on the NHS, argues Chris Scott

www.housingtoday.co.uk

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National Housing Federation @natfednews.bsky.social · 20d

A lack of supported housing is leaving many like Mark stuck in hospital for months, despite being ready to leave.

1 in 5 supported homes are at risk of closure due to funding cuts and increasing financial pressures, exasperating pressure on the NHS.

The government must #SaveOurSupportedHousing.

Suzannah Young @suzannahyoung.bsky.social · 20d

A wheelchair user recovering from sepsis has been stuck in hospital for months because there is no #supportedhousing for him.

The government must urgently invest in supported housing so people can leave hospital and get on with their lives.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

#SaveOurSupportedHousing

Months in hospital leaves Hastings sepsis patient struggling

Mark Hayes said his basement flat in Hastings no longer met his needs after emergency surgery.

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National Housing Federation @natfednews.bsky.social · 20d

Spending by councils on #TemporaryAccommodation for #Homelessness has risen by almost a third in a year, with net spending hitting £1.44bn.

Our members are committed to working with the government to deliver new, social rent homes, to put a stop to this crisis.

www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...

Council spending on homelessness accommodation up by almost a third

The latest data on council spending was published by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

www.standard.co.uk

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Suzannah Young @suzannahyoung.bsky.social · 20d

Thank you for bringing this to our attention. Something has got to give! It's awful for people to be stuck in hospital when they could be living their lives again in the right housing.

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Ann @agvbergin.net · 20d

Local news in Yorkshire has been following a really similar case for months now too.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

'Losing my leg was easier than finding a new home'

Amputee David Taylor is trapped in hospital because no house suitable for his needs can be found.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Suzannah Young @suzannahyoung.bsky.social · 20d

“If [the government] is going to reduce homelessness, we need to see a significant and sustained increase in new social housing and dedicated ring-fenced funding spent on homelessness services and #supportedhousing.” www.bigissue.com/news/housing...

Cost of housing homeless people in temporary accommodation soars to £2.8bn

Councils in England are paying £2.8bn a year to house homelessness families in temporary accommodation as homelessness crisis deepens.

www.bigissue.com

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Suzannah Young @suzannahyoung.bsky.social · 20d

A wheelchair user recovering from sepsis has been stuck in hospital for months because there is no #supportedhousing for him.

The government must urgently invest in supported housing so people can leave hospital and get on with their lives.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

#SaveOurSupportedHousing

Months in hospital leaves Hastings sepsis patient struggling

Mark Hayes said his basement flat in Hastings no longer met his needs after emergency surgery.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Tom Pollard @pollardtom.bsky.social · 21d

New Mental Health Act data out today:

-52,000 detentions last year (similar to the previous year)

-Black people 4x more likely than white people to be detained (up from 3.5x)

-A 17% increase in Community Treatment Orders

-Black people 8.5x more likely that white people to be on CTOs (up from 7x)

Mind @mind.org.uk · 21d

Mental health support isn’t equal.

People from racialised communities face worse outcomes and unfair treatment.

The UK government needs to go further to stamp out racism in the Mental Health Act for good

These stats below are from England only. 1/6

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Housing LIN @housinglin.bsky.social · Sep 5

🚨New guest blog alert!

Hot on the heels of #StartsAtHomeDay + #SOSHousing, we’re thrilled to share insights from emh CEO, Chan Kataria, ahead of his talk at our #FutureLeaders event next week!

Read the blog here: www.housinglin.org.uk/blogs/On-boa...

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Inside Housing @insidehousing.bsky.social · Sep 3

LGA calls for supported housing investment to reduce impact on health sector

The Local Government Association is pressing the government to reform its rules on subsidies for supported housing and invest more in the sector to ease the pressure on health services

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Housing LIN @housinglin.bsky.social · Sep 3

📢 Call for Evidence!

The APPG on Housing & Care for Older People is exploring how to create thriving intergenerational communities. We want your insights on design, benefits & barriers.

📅 Deadline: 17 Oct 2025
🔗 www.housinglin.org.uk/News/Call-fo...

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Chartered Institute of Housing @cihhousing.bsky.social · Sep 3

📢 Govt has confirmed the Autumn Budget will be on 26 Nov 2025.

We’ll be submitting evidence, calling for investment in housing & reform of social security – vital to growth, stability & life chances.

Treasury’s portal for reps is open until 15 Oct 🔗➡️https://buff.ly/25HqXTR

#Budget2025 #UKHousing

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Housing LIN @housinglin.bsky.social · Sep 1

🍂New season, new insights!

This Autumn/Winter, join our #HAPPIHour webinars covering fire safety, dementia-friendly design, community-led housing, Scotland’s strategy, and much more.

✨Save your spot: www.housinglin.org.uk/Events/Forth...
#AgeingPopulation #HousingForOlderPeople #HousingStrategy

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Connect Housing @connecthousing.bsky.social · Aug 29

Individuals and families living in supported housing rely on these services to help keep their independence, regain their confidence and feel safe, happy, and secure. #StartsAtHome

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New Economics Foundation @neweconomics.bsky.social · Aug 20

New research from NEF highlights the detrimental physical and mental health impacts of the temporary accommodation crisis on children.

@hollies.bsky.social shares the findings and what councils can do to better support children for @insidehousing.bsky.social www.insidehousing.co.uk/comment/how-...

How can we reduce the damage to children caused by temporary accommodation?

Our research shows the impact of unstable and poor housing on the next generation, writes Hollie Wright, assistant researcher at the New Economics Foundation

www.insidehousing.co.uk

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Channel 4 News @channel4news.bsky.social · Aug 27

Exclusive: NHS still failing domestic abuse victims, report warns
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Exclusive: NHS still failing domestic abuse victims, report warns

NHS systems remain ill-equipped to respond to the “insidious” nature of domestic abuse, experts have warned.

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National Housing Federation @natfednews.bsky.social · Aug 29

"Behind every supported home is a person and a future worth investing in, which benefits us all. The government must act now to save our supported housing."

Our Policy Lead,
@suzannahyoung.bsky.social, writes for The Big Issue this #StartsAtHomeDay 👇
www.bigissue.com/opinion/supp...

Supported housing saves the taxpayer billions – but it's facing an urgent crisis

Supported housing helps homeless people, care leavers, veterans and more live independently. The sector's financial crisis affects us all.

www.bigissue.com

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Suzannah Young @suzannahyoung.bsky.social · Aug 29

With the lifeline of a supported home, Noel has been able to build a new career and healthier, happier life.
startsathome.org.uk/stories/noel...
#StartsAtHome #supportedhousing #SaveOurSupportedHousing #SOSHousing

Noel’s story • Starts at Home

Noel, aged 25, is a former resident of Derventio Housing Trust, who supported him through mental and physical health challenges, a history of substance use and spiralling debt. With the lifeline of a ...

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Suzannah Young @suzannahyoung.bsky.social · Aug 29

After experiencing homelessness for many years, Storm was one of the first residents at a new service run by homelessness charity Your Place.
startsathome.org.uk/stories/stor...
#StartsAtHome #supportedhousing #SaveOurSupportedHousing #SOSHousing

Storm’s story • Starts at Home

After experiencing homelessness for many years, Storm* was one of the first residents who walked through the doors at The Harbour Project, a new service run by homelessness charity Your Place.

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Suzannah Young @suzannahyoung.bsky.social · Aug 29

Erica, who has learning difficulties, has lived in her shared supported home for nine years.
startsathome.org.uk/stories/eric...
#StartsAtHome #supportedhousing #SaveOurSupportedHousing #SOSHousing

Erica's story • Starts at Home

A resident of Bernicia’s supported housing, Erica’s support team help her build a rich, busy life going to cookery classes, disco evenings and art classes.

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Suzannah Young @suzannahyoung.bsky.social · Aug 29

When his residential home had to close, IV was faced with an uncertain future. Coastline Housing was able to offer IV a safe new home with connection to his community.

#StartsAtHome #supportedhousing #SaveOurSupportedHousing #SOSHousing
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IV's story • Starts at Home

When his residential home had to close, IV was faced with an uncertain future. Coastline Housing Association was able to offer IV a safe new home with connection to his community. Read more to find ou...

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