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Patrick Merton Jones

@patrickmertonj

External Affairs Manager at the National Housing Federation @natfednews

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Last night Channel 4 News reported on our research that 1 in 3 supported housing providers have closed schemes in the last year, for people with complex support needs, due to crippling funding cuts. We urgently need ring-fenced funding & a #PlanforHousing channel4.com/news/supported…

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We welcome this announcement today from Defra UK which includes increased funding for Rural Housing Enablers to help build #SocialHousing in rural areas.

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📢The Rural Housing Network (RHN) is looking for a research partner to explore how devolution impacts affordable rural housing. 🏡🌳 Interested in shaping housing policy for communities under 3,000? Submit your proposal by 7 April! More➡️bit.ly/4kPsavt #RuralHousing

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Supported Housing in England is in Crisis. 1 in 3 providers closed schemes last year due to a critical lack of funding. We need urgent government action to secure the future of supported housing. Find out more about our new #SOSHousing campaign here: housing.org.uk/our-work/suppo…

Supported Housing in England is in Crisis.
 
1 in 3 providers closed schemes last year due to a critical lack of funding. We need urgent government action to secure the future of supported housing.

Find out more about our new #SOSHousing campaign here: 
housing.org.uk/our-work/suppo…
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In FT today, our research with Savills reveals 91,000 new #AffordableHomes could be built if #SocialHousing had equal access to #BuildSafety funding. Govt must fund #BuildingSafety in #SocialHousing at #SpendingReview to meet its 1.5m new homes target. ft.com/content/66e547…

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📢 Rural homelessness has surged 40% in 5 years. 👀 Look out for our new report with @porchlight1974 and Commonweal Housing which shows how #HousingFirst can tackle this hidden crisis. It's time for solutions that work where people already are 🏡 #RuralHousingFirst #MoreThanBricks

📢 Rural homelessness has surged 40% in 5 years. 
👀 Look out for our new report with @porchlight1974 and <a href="/CommonwealTweet/">Commonweal Housing</a> which shows how #HousingFirst can tackle this hidden crisis. It's time for solutions that work where people already are 🏡 #RuralHousingFirst #MoreThanBricks
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📢 BREAKING: Rural homelessness has surged 40% in 5 years. Our new report with @porchlight1974 & Commonweal Housing shows how #HousingFirst can be adapted to tackle this hidden crisis. It's time for solutions that work where people already are 🏡 Download now ⬇️ #RuralHousingFirst

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Today, The Guardian and The Mirror report on our stark research with @shelter and Crisis that waiting lists for family sized #SocialHousing have reached over 100 years. We urgently need a #PlanforHousing. Read here: 🔗mirror.co.uk/news/politics/… 🔗theguardian.com/society/2025/a…

Today, The Guardian and <a href="/DailyMirror/">The Mirror</a> report on our stark research with @shelter and <a href="/crisis_uk/">Crisis</a> that waiting lists for family sized #SocialHousing have reached over 100 years. 

We urgently need a #PlanforHousing.

Read here:
🔗mirror.co.uk/news/politics/…

🔗theguardian.com/society/2025/a…
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Join our webinar on Thursday 1 May, where you can learn more about the Great Britian Working whitepaper and the new Local Plans coming into place, and how this will look for your organisation. Find out more - ow.ly/Qrhm50VAFeE

Join our webinar on Thursday 1 May, where you can learn more about the Great Britian Working whitepaper and the new Local Plans coming into place, and how this will look for your organisation.

Find out more - ow.ly/Qrhm50VAFeE
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This is a really timely event organised by English Rural 🏡 looking at how we can deliver the affordable homes that are essential for rural communities - you can watch online today via the link below 👇#RuralHousing2025

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Shocking new findings by Inside Housing about young children in #TemporaryAccomodation. We urgently need a generational boost to #SocialHousing at the #SpendingReview. 🔗Inside Housing's report: insidehousing.co.uk/insight/how-ma… 🔗Our research: housing.org.uk/news-and-blogs…

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With Rural Housing week coming up in July, join our webinar on Monday 9 June at 11am to hear more about how organisations managing rural areas can play a vital role in addressing the housing challenges and creating positive change. Find out more - ow.ly/u6Kh50VVCoC

With Rural Housing week coming up in July, join our webinar on Monday 9 June at 11am to hear more about how organisations managing rural areas can play a vital role in addressing the housing challenges and creating positive change.

Find out more - ow.ly/u6Kh50VVCoC
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With Rural Housing week coming up in July, join our webinar on Monday 9 June at 11am to hear more about how organisations managing rural areas can play a vital role in addressing the housing challenges and creating positive change. Find out more - ow.ly/u6Kh50VVCoC

With Rural Housing week coming up in July, join our webinar on Monday 9 June at 11am to hear more about how organisations managing rural areas can play a vital role in addressing the housing challenges and creating positive change.

Find out more - ow.ly/u6Kh50VVCoC
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With one month to go until Rural Housing Week 2025, join our webinar on Monday 9 June at 11am to hear more about how organisations managing rural areas have a vital role in addressing the housing challenges and creating positive change. Find out more - ow.ly/u6Kh50VVCoC

With one month to go until Rural Housing Week 2025, join our webinar on Monday 9 June at 11am to hear more about how organisations managing rural areas have a vital role in addressing the housing challenges and creating positive change.

Find out more - ow.ly/u6Kh50VVCoC
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We welcome Baroness Dr Sharon Taylor of Stevenage, OBE’s confirmation that #SupportedHousing will be part of govt’s long-term housing strategy We've continued to call for urgent action to save this sector which is in crisis and look forward to working with govt to secure the future of this vital provision

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England's rural areas face 50% higher affordable housing shortages than in urban areas, according to new English Rural 🏡 research. In fact, only 9% of housing in rural communities is #SocialHousing, half the proportion found in urban areas. Read more: englishrural.org.uk/affordable-hou…

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It’s #RuralHousingWeek! 🏘️ This is an important opportunity for the housing sector to come together and highlight the vital role that affordable housing plays in supporting the people who live in our rural communities. Find out how you can get involved: housing.org.uk/our-work/rural…

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💡🏡 Rural homes are key to Britain's clean energy future! Investing in warm, efficient housing can unlock £40bn in benefits, slash bills & create thousands of green jobs. Let's power up our countryside! #RuralHousingWeek #NetZero #CleanEnergy 🔗: englishrural.org.uk/powering-brita…

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Vital research published today by Longleigh Foundation, highlighting why we must act now on rural affordable housing in England and why we must "ensure rural areas aren't an afterthought, but a foundation of a more inclusive housing system." #RuralHousingWeek housing.org.uk/news-and-blogs…

Vital research published today by <a href="/longleighfound/">Longleigh Foundation</a>, highlighting why we must act now on rural affordable housing in England and why we must "ensure rural areas aren't an afterthought, but a foundation of a more inclusive housing system."
#RuralHousingWeek
 
housing.org.uk/news-and-blogs…
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Great to see Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook MP supporting #RuralHousingWeek. Our members stand ready to work with you to deliver affordable social housing in our rural areas, allowing England's rural communities to thrive.