1. EMC Strategic Housing Network June 2013

2. Delivering housing with care and support for older people Roundtable discussion

9. Housing LIN The Housing LIN has been building up a collection of resources to help commissioners and providers to better understand local housing markets for older people, predict future demand and supply of specialist housing and make better use of existing housing stock. http://www.housinglin.org.uk/Topics/browse/Heal thandHousing/Integration/http://www.housinglin.org.uk/Topics/browse/Heal thandHousing/Integration/

10. Hanover@50 Debate This year, Hanover celebrates 50 years of providing older people with quality housing and related services. With the help of ten think tanks, Hanover has launched a debate on the future of housing, care and wider support for our ageing population – one that reflects existing change and future challenges. www.hanover50debate.org.uk/

11. EMC’s housing training and support

12. Welfare reform – further resources Joint EMC/CIH housing training 2013 and other opportunities

13. Welfare reform – CIH resources Webinars Practical responses to welfare reform Understanding the latest changes to housing benefit and council tax benefit You can view the recordings and presentation online What you need to know about Welfare Reform Member exclusive 'What you need to know' factsheets provide information on the individual aspects of welfare reform affecting you. Current available issues include: –What you need to know about the social sector size criteria –What you need to know about the benefit cap –What you need to know about the uprating of benefits –What you need to know about support exempt accommodation and temporary accommodation under universal credit.

14. Training and Support 13 th June Planning Masterclass: Planning for Housing without Regional Targets - FULL 19 th June Affordable Housing Seminar for Councillors 26 th June Dealing with difficult, angry and challenging customers 4 th July Planning Masterclass: The Community Infrastructure Levy and Whole Plan Viability: What do you need to do? 12 th July Rent arrears – a modern and effective approach http://www.emcouncils.gov.uk

15. For further information cathy.jones@emcouncils.gov.uk www.emcouncils.gov.uk/housing