Posted 08.05.13
Housing can help make big savings for health and social care providers while improving people's health and wellbeing, according to a new report from the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) and Tunstall Healthcare.
But the three sectors must work more closely together if housing is to deliver effective solutions, the two organisations have said.
The report is based on two summits held by CIH earlier this year - delivering housing, health and care outcomes - which were attended by representatives from the Department of Health, leading housing providers and experts from all three sectors.
It addresses how redesigned housing solutions can improve health and wellbeing, with particular emphasis on the role of assistive technology.
The report highlights some of the ways housing providers can help their counterparts in health and social care save money and improve outcomes for people:
It also shows how housing offers to local GPs and Clinical Commissioning Groups can be tailored to local circumstances and needs across a wide range of services, including supported housing, housing-related support, housing improvements, adaptations, palliative home care and telehealthcare.
The report features examples from providers - including Home Group, One Housing Group and Riverside - as well as from local authorities - including Birmingham City Council.
The report - Delivering housing, health and care outcomes - can be accessed via this link.
