Housing, Health, and Care
Housing plays a crucial role in health and care systems by impacting people's health, independence, and overall well-being. A suitable home can help individuals stay independent for longer, reduce care costs, and promote overall health and well-being. The link between housing and health/care is stronger than ever, emphasizing the need for everyone to live in a suitable home tailored to their needs.
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Why is Housing Important to the Health and Care System? It makes sense The evidence is strong It s nothing new There s never been a better time to act 2
The home is at the heart of everything The link between housing and health/care is stronger than ever Everyone should be able to live in a home that is suitable for them, their needs, and their life A suitable home can help people stay independent for longer, and reduce and delay care costs We want to ensure more people live in suitable homes 3
The home environment impacts peoples health and independence and, therefore, both the health and care systems Health care Social care Health and wellbeing Prevention Avoid hospital admission Fast track discharge Independent living Prevention Recovery Care arrangements Inclusion Suitable homes 4
We want everyone to be able to live in a suitable home; but what do we mean by a suitable home ? Accommodates care / medical needs Personal preference Accessibility and independence Suitable Homes Location Social inclusion/ community engagement Affordability 5
There is a large and strong evidence base underpinning the role of housing for the individual and the system Supported Housing Options can lead to net benefits of 938 per person At least 475,000 older people lack adaptations that would help them with the disability or long term condition 6
Whats our approach? What are we already doing; and planning to do? Existing stock New stock Adaptations Disabled Facilities Grant Technology Funding Local integration Mainstream Regulations Design & Supply New models AGC Specialised Housing CASSH Fund Supply and demand Right sizing Information and advice AGC and Industrial Strategy Supported Housing Consultation Social Care Green Paper Social Housing Green Paper NPPF and guidance DFG Review 7
Whats our approach? What are we already doing, and planning to do? Existing stock New stock Adaptations Disabled Facilities Grant Technology Funding Local integration Mainstream Regulations Design & Supply New models AGC Specialised Housing CASSH Fund Supply and demand Right sizing Information and advice AGC and Industrial Strategy Supported Housing Consultation Social Care Green Paper Social Housing Green Paper NPPF and guidance DFG Review 8
