New fund to improve the health of homeless peopleThe Homes and Communities Agency has announced a new £55 million fund to imporve the health of homeless people by upgrading existing accommodation and provide new housing. Read more »
Housing and mental healthThis briefing, published by the NHS Confederation, explores how mental health providers and housing associations can work together to improve the quality and reduce the costs of housing for people with mental health problems. Read more »
St Stephen’s Close supported living serviceThis supported living service in Willington helps people step down from psychiatric hospital to independent living. It is available for people who would benefit from 24 hour specialist mental health support. Read more »
The Law Commission recently recommended expanding direct payments to residential care, and the Department of Health has chosen to explore this by supporting the development of ‘test sites’ in partnership with local authorities. Read more »
No health without mental healthThis strategy sets out six shared objectives to improve the mental health and well-being of the nation, and to improve outcomes for people with mental health problems through high quality services. Read more »
Healthy Lives, Healthy People: our strategy for public health in EnglandThis white paper sets out the government’s long-term vision for the future of public health in England. The aim is to create a ‘wellness’ service (Public Health England) and to strengthen both national and local leadership. Read more »
This briefing summarises research which considers the role of the natural environment in promoting health, wellbeing and social care. The findings highlighted include: the importance of access to local green space in promoting both physical and mental health, and in improving social integration hat the natural envornment can help to reduce aggressive behaviour with different… Read more »
Health and housing: worlds apart?This report by the National Housing Federation explores the link between housing and health and how the two sectors work together. Read more »
This checklist is designed to help stakeholders commission Extra Care housing schemes which meet the needs and aspirations of people with dementia and their families. Read more »
This report looks at the experiences of people with dementia living in care homes in England, with a particular focus on whether their care offers dignity and respect. Read more »