Housing

The Covid-19 pandemic has forced many of us to spend more time at home, but what does that mean for those living in poor housing conditions? Clair Thorstensen-Woll considers how where we live shapes our experiences and outcomes of Covid-19.

David Buck considers how sustainability and transformation partnerships can make more of the housing sector’s contribution to improving health.

Has the role of housing been given adequate consideration in sustainability and transformation plans? David Buck argues the importance of delivering health and housing services and developing policy together.

David Buck reflects on work carried out with the New NHS Alliance to promote closer working between the health and housing sectors.

Joni Jabbal considers the potential of the housing and health sectors working together to improve population health.

The connection between housing conditions and health has a long and well-evidenced historical provenance. But if integrating health and social care is a tough nut to crack, does the prospect of engaging with another massive system risk adding another layer of complexity?