Section: Health & Housing
Gap in provision of mental health support services proving real barrier to vulnerable people keeping homes
Posted 21.02.19
Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH): Article link
The Tyfu Tai Cymru project, part of CIH Cymru, has released its research on private renting and mental health in Wales.
The report found that:
- One in three support organisations feel there is 'never' enough mental health support for tenants renting privately.
- 62% of landlords have had, or currently have, a tenant with a mental health problem.
- Almost half of private landlords felt they 'never' had enough support or information to support tenants living with mental health problems.
- Landlords would like to access more information and support.
- Early intervention is key to helping people maintain their tenancy.
- There are suggestions that people with mental health problems sometimes face discrimination when trying to access private rented sector housing.
The above link gives access to download the full report.
