Title:

[Retired] Housing and Homeless (PWP)

Description:

Housing is fundamental to our health. Research shows that one in five homes present a risk to health and wellbeing, particularly from excess cold and falls. The impact on physical health is clear, for example damp surroundings cause respiratory diseases or a broken stairwell can lead to trips and falls. Poor housing also has a serious bearing on mental health and wellbeing, particularly cold homes, unsuitable homes and overcrowded homes. These resources aim to support people understand the impact of housing and homelessness on health and an opportunity to harness the resources, talents and energy from across health, social care and housing sectors to create homes that promote health at every stage of the life course.

Created:

10 Jan 2019

Last Major Update:

10 Jan 2019

Keywords:

housing, homelessness, falls, cold, damp, children, older people, crowding, rented accommodation