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Solving the housing crisis isn’t just about building more.
It’s about the right homes, in the right places, for the people who need them most.

The sharpest edge of that challenge?
Supported housing - for people with learning and physical disabilities, mental health needs and other vulnerabilities.

It’s vital - but complex.
It demands real care.
And let’s be honest: some players are cutting corners.

This week on the podcast, we covered what actually works for providers who want to grow without compromising on safety, standards or support.

My guests:
@ John Verge – CEO of Golden Lane Housing, Chair of the Learning Disability and Autism Housing Network
@ Nigel Walker – Head of Social and Supported Housing at Lloyds Bank

We cover:

→ How to grow when you have a tiny team (and what to say no to)

→ What funders really look for - and the common mistakes that block investment

→ The biggest missed opportunity: turning empty shops and offices into Supported Living

→ How supported housing can save the public £850M+ each year

→ Real examples of deals that worked - and how others can do the same

This episode is for:

→ Housing providers juggling more rules, upgrades and urgent need

→ Developers wondering if supported housing is worth exploring

→ Councils under pressure to meet growing demand

→ Investors looking to make a difference and a return

P.S. Know someone in housing, investment or the public sector who needs to hear this? Tag them below.

This episode is in association with (and thanks to) Lloyds.

In association with:
https://www.lloydsbank.com/business/industry-expertise/real-estate.html?utm_source=The+Return&utm_medium=podcast+partnership&utm_campaign=sponsored+episode

Guest LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnverge/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nigel-walker-85225886/

Host LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annaclareharper/