VODG Housing Directors' Network Meeting | September 2026

Housing, Health and Care: From Policy to Partnership

Supported housing providers are navigating a rapidly changing landscape of regulatory reform, funding pressures and increasing expectations for partnership working.

Join housing leaders from across the VODG membership to explore the future of supported housing, hear the latest policy and regulatory developments, and consider how organisations can remain resilient and sustainable in an evolving operating environment.

This session will bring together perspectives from VODG, the National Housing Federation, Trowers and Hamlins and Campbell Tickell to examine the opportunities and challenges facing supported housing providers and what organisations should be preparing for over the next three to five years.

Key themes include:

  • The future of supported housing

  • Policy, funding and regulatory developments

  • Supported Housing Regulatory Oversight

  • Housing, health and care partnerships

  • Organisational sustainability and resilience

  • Strategic partnerships and collaboration

  • Emerging opportunities and sector trends

  • What housing leaders should be preparing for over the next three to five years

Programme

Time Session Speaker
2:00pm - 2:10pm Welcome and Housing Sector Update
Network updates and key developments affecting the housing sector.
Kerry Hamilton, VODG
2:10pm - 2:20pm VODG Policy Update: Housing Priorities and Activity
An update on VODG's housing policy and influencing activity, including current priorities and areas of focus for members.
Sarah Woodhouse, VODG
2:20pm - 2:50pm The Future of Supported Housing: Policy, Funding and Regulatory Update
Including the Future of Supported Housing project, Supported Housing Regulatory Oversight developments, funding challenges, emerging local supported housing strategies and what providers should be preparing for in the years ahead.
Vic Shannon, National Housing Federation
2:50pm - 3:10pm Discussion and Q&A
An opportunity for members to discuss the issues raised and share their perspectives on the future of supported housing.
Vic Shannon and attendees
3:10pm - 3:30pm Housing, Health and Care: Delivering Better Outcomes Through Partnership
Exploring how housing providers can work effectively with health and care partners to improve outcomes, support independence and respond to changing local and national priorities.
Kyle Holling, Partner, Trowers and Hamlins
3:30pm - 3:50pm Strategic Horizon Scan: The Future Landscape for Supported Housing Providers
A forward-looking review of the opportunities, risks and trends likely to shape the sector over the next three to five years.
Liz Zacharias, Campbell Tickell
3:50pm - 4:00pm Summary and Next Steps
Key takeaways, actions and priorities for future network activity.
Kerry Hamilton, VODG

Speakers

Kyle Holling

Kyle Holling

Partner, Trowers & Hamlins

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Vic Shannon

Vic Shannon

Policy Leader, National Housing Federation

Sarah Woodhouse

Sarah Woodhouse

Director of Policy and Influencing, Voluntary Organisations Disability Group

Liz   ​​​​​ Zacharias

Liz ​​​​​ Zacharias

Director, Campbell Tickell

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Accessibility  

Please note, should you have any accessibility requirements, we will do our best to make necessary arrangements to support you; however, we may require up to four weeks notice, so please list your requirements on the booking form. Closed captions are used as standard in online meetings. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

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VODG Housing Network Co-chairs

Jim Aspdin

Jim Aspdin

Director of Housing and Assets, and Chair of the OPG, Southdown