Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons Library
Publication year:
2022
Pagination:
15
Place of publication:
London
This reading list draws together reports and other material demonstrating the interconnectedness of housing and health. It draws attention to literature on the links between housing and major medical conditions, including Covid-19, dementia and mental health problems; the impact of different types of housing on health, looking at the private rented sector, housing with care, social housing
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This reading list draws together reports and other material demonstrating the interconnectedness of housing and health. It draws attention to literature on the links between housing and major medical conditions, including Covid-19, dementia and mental health problems; the impact of different types of housing on health, looking at the private rented sector, housing with care, social housing and homelessness; and the various collaborative partnerships in place working to combat these issues. The list comprises a selection of publications – it is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
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Subject terms:
housing, housing conditions, Covid-19, health inequalities, mental health problems, dementia, NHS, social housing, homelessness, supported housing, rented accommodation;
This report, by the National Housing and Dementia Forum, sets out recommendations for how the Scottish Government and partner organisations can better support people to live well with dementia. Gathering evidence from a wide range of experts and people with lived experience of dementia, the Forum considered four key themes through online evidence sessions and one to one meetings: housing options...
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This report, by the National Housing and Dementia Forum, sets out recommendations for how the Scottish Government and partner organisations can better support people to live well with dementia. Gathering evidence from a wide range of experts and people with lived experience of dementia, the Forum considered four key themes through online evidence sessions and one to one meetings: housing options and adaptations; access to advice and information; support for people living with dementia; and moving home in later life. The report highlights the need for tenure blind services ensuring people can access help when they need it, regardless of their housing tenure. The report also advocates the importance of initiating conversations about housing much earlier, tackling the stigma around aging and ensuring housing and health and social care partners work closely to guarantee the best outcomes for people living with dementia, their families, and carers.
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Subject terms:
dementia, housing, home adaptations, integrated care, older people, advice services;
WALES. Welsh Parliament. Health and Social Care Committee
Publisher:
Wales. Welsh Parliament
Publication year:
2022
Pagination:
71
Place of publication:
Cardiff
...families and unpaid carers; patient with dementia; barriers to discharge; communication and joint working. The inquiry found that there is currently a huge problem with patient flow through hospitals. While issues around patient flow and delayed discharges have no doubt been exacerbated as a result of the pandemic, these are long standing problems. However, delayed transfers of care are only one part
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This report sets out the findings of a short inquiry focusing on hospital discharge and its impact on patient flow through hospitals in Wales. We gathered evidence in writing and by holding oral evidence sessions with stakeholders, including the Minister and the Deputy Minister for Social Services. The inquiry explored Welsh Government policies; scale of the problem; impact of delayed transfers; families and unpaid carers; patient with dementia; barriers to discharge; communication and joint working. The inquiry found that there is currently a huge problem with patient flow through hospitals. While issues around patient flow and delayed discharges have no doubt been exacerbated as a result of the pandemic, these are long standing problems. However, delayed transfers of care are only one part of the picture. A whole-system approach is needed, with multi-disciplinary teams working across all sectors to achieve better integration of health and social care services and improved patient experience. The lack of social care capacity is considered the biggest contributor to delayed discharges by the majority of stakeholders that responded to our consultation. Severe staff shortages mean assessments are often delayed and services are not available for care packages to be put in place to enable safe discharge. In addition to the lack of capacity in social care, there are a number of other issues that can contribute to holding up the discharge process. including suitability of housing, delay in medication being prepared and delivered and a lack of transport where this cannot be provided by friends or family.
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Subject terms:
hospital discharge, service transitions, hospitals, adult social care, housing, integrated care;
Purpose: This study aims to explore the environmental health role in meeting the housing condition, adaptation and associated needs of older people living in private sector housing in London, including those living with and at risk of dementia. Design/methodology/approach: A multi-method approach was adopted. First, relevant public-facing websites in London were scrutinised. Second, a Qualtrics...
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Purpose: This study aims to explore the environmental health role in meeting the housing condition, adaptation and associated needs of older people living in private sector housing in London, including those living with and at risk of dementia. Design/methodology/approach: A multi-method approach was adopted. First, relevant public-facing websites in London were scrutinised. Second, a Qualtrics online survey was designed and circulated to capture relevant information around relevant services offered. Third, seven face-to-face interviews were conducted with front-line practitioners involved in providing housing services to private sector owners and tenants. These were transcribed verbatim and analysed using NVivo software before categorising into themes arising. Findings: An erratic picture emerged around the meaning of “older people” and the services offered. A mixture of organisational arrangements and types of assistance available was reported, with different ways of access and referral to services, with a range of discretionary grants offered including for dementia. Some local authorities offered minimal specialist services, with others providing highly integrated and client-led, flexible interventions to meet a range of needs. Limited inclusion of research, evidence and evaluation of the effectiveness of interventions was reported overall, although client feedback was noted as good where services were provided. Originality/value: There is very little published around environmental health work in supporting older people living in London and their housing, health and social care needs. This paper captures a snapshot of current and proposed services offered across London for owner-occupiers and private sector tenants, as a basis for further research for evidence-based, effective front-line services going forward.
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Subject terms:
older people, housing, rented accommodation, dementia, housing conditions, home adaptations, environmental factors, health needs;
GREATER MANCHESTER HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIP, UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER
Publisher:
Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership
Publication year:
2021
Pagination:
91
Place of publication:
Manchester
This report presents evidence and recommendations on potential interventions in housing to improve the lives of people living with dementia, with a specific focus on housing in community settings in Greater Manchester. The first part of the report consists of a rapid evidence assessment of the academic and grey literatures, including policies, research reports from nongovernmental organisations...
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This report presents evidence and recommendations on potential interventions in housing to improve the lives of people living with dementia, with a specific focus on housing in community settings in Greater Manchester. The first part of the report consists of a rapid evidence assessment of the academic and grey literatures, including policies, research reports from nongovernmental organisations in addition to peer-reviewed research reports. The review looks at the social context of dementia; discrimination; ageism; language and terminology; inequalities; ethnicity and culture; the Covid-19 pandemic; diversity; support networks; and ageing in place. Part two provides a system-wide analysis mapping provision across Greater Manchester with a gap analysis covering medium and long-term need. Following an overview of demographic trends, the health and social care market, mainstream and specialised housing, part three of this report makes seven recommendations around: 1. accessible guidance and information; 2. integrated pathways; 3. planning ahead; 4. market-shaping; 5. combating stigma; 6. knowledge mobilisation and implementation; 7. evidence-based policy and practice.
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This report challenges the barriers operating in society that exclude and discriminate against people with impairments and proposes a more customer-centric and personalised approach to responding to the current deficit in dementia-specific housing. The report scrutinises the degree to which the Disabled Facilities Gran is functioning theoretically; in the legislative context of published housing...
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This report challenges the barriers operating in society that exclude and discriminate against people with impairments and proposes a more customer-centric and personalised approach to responding to the current deficit in dementia-specific housing. The report scrutinises the degree to which the Disabled Facilities Gran is functioning theoretically; in the legislative context of published housing assistance policies, practically; through case study evaluations of best practise and personally; through individual experiences both lived and professional of dementia and the accessibility of housing. Analysis of annual Disabled Facilities Grant data reveals that the proportion of adaptations being implemented for people with dementia as their primary disability are low (only 3%), yet often people with dementia are faced with multiple co-morbidities. Therefore, these adaptations are likely being done for people with dementia yet without their dementia being taken into consideration. Moreover, housing assistance policies mentioning of dementia and BAME and LGBTQ+ considerations are extremely minimal, thus confirming that the needs of individuals from these communities are not being met within the legislation. Survey responses from both local authorities and occupational therapists around the country indicates that more thorough, widespread and regular dementia-specific training is required within all workforces involved in the provision of the Disabled Facilities Grant. Authorities administering the Disabled Facilities Grant are encouraged to work more closely with people with dementia from all backgrounds, as well as their families and carers in order to overcome the current one-size-fits-all approach to dementia.
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Subject terms:
dementia, housing, local authorities, grants, home adaptations, policy formulation;
This report aims to improve the awareness of the housing needs of people with dementia and their cares; to identify, map and analyse practical housing related supports for people with dementia and their carers; and to support the development of good practice in the delivery of housing focused services by evaluating existing approaches. The report challenges the barriers that operates in society...
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This report aims to improve the awareness of the housing needs of people with dementia and their cares; to identify, map and analyse practical housing related supports for people with dementia and their carers; and to support the development of good practice in the delivery of housing focused services by evaluating existing approaches. The report challenges the barriers that operates in society that exclude and discriminate against people living with dementia and proposes a more customer centric and personalised approach to responding to the current deficit in dementia specific housing. The report scrutinises the degree to which the Disabled Facilities Grant is functioning theoretically; in the legislative context of published housing assistance policies, practically; through case study evaluations of best practice and personally; through individual experiences both lived and professional of dementia and the accessibility of housing. Key messages include: the aspirations and experiences of people living with dementia, people of BAME backgrounds and those living with LGBTQ+ must be better accommodated in policy; smaller adaptations can be more effective, timely and cost effective; the workforce delivering Disabled Facilities Grant experience a shortage of CPD which insightfully raises awareness of the issues and provides some design principles to address them; effective local housing assistance policies and practices which addressed the needs of people living with dementia and their families and carers will engage people early about the services and adaptations that will help them; the best housing assistance policies involve and consult people with the lived experience of dementia and, inter alia, BAME backgrounds and LGBTQ identities in meaningful ways.
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Subject terms:
dementia, housing, LGBT people, black and minority ethnic people, policy formulation, disabilities, grants;
ALL PARTY PARLIAMENTARY GROUP ON HOUSING AND CARE FOR OLDER PEOPLE
Publisher:
Housing Learning and Improvement Network
Publication year:
2021
Pagination:
52
Place of publication:
London
Findings of an Inquiry to explore the policy changes needed to help people live as well as possible with dementia in their own homes – from mainstream housing to specialist provision such as extra care housing or assisted living schemes. The Inquiry sought expert evidence on: the lived experience of people with dementia; the links between housing, health, and social care to improve the journey...
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Findings of an Inquiry to explore the policy changes needed to help people live as well as possible with dementia in their own homes – from mainstream housing to specialist provision such as extra care housing or assisted living schemes. The Inquiry sought expert evidence on: the lived experience of people with dementia; the links between housing, health, and social care to improve the journey of someone affected by dementia; the design of new homes; ways to increase supply of specialist dementia-friendly properties; changes and adaptations to existing homes to enable people to live well with dementia; and the role of innovative technology to improve the delivery of better care and support. The Inquiry sought evidence on all aspects of housing with care for older people with dementia, but did not include residential care or nursing homes. The Inquiry heard about the housing and care experiences of older people living with dementia and their carers. It was told about the importance of planning for well-designed dementia-ready housing and how the planners, architects, developers, commissioners, and landlords all have a role to play. The Inquiry heard how people live better when their housing is integral to the local community. There is a recognition that many people with dementia live in housing that was not purpose built to be dementia-ready. The Inquiry considered how technology, aids, and adaptations can help or hinder someone with dementia to live well. It makes recommendations to improve the wellbeing of individuals by working with them to harness technology and adapt the environment. In conclusion, crucially the Inquiry heard that “every decision about care is a decision about housing” and makes recommendations to optimise the costs and benefits of an integrated approach to housing and care decisions.
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Subject terms:
housing, dementia, supported housing, extra care housing, older people, home adaptations, home improvements, assistive technology, integrated care;
A comprehensive and in-depth look at dementia related design and the built environment. The report looks at progress to date, pioneers and innovators, design principles, application, regional and cultural contexts, the importance of including people with dementia in all aspects of design, and the role of design during the coronavirus pandemic and beyond. Across two volumes, including 84 case...
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A comprehensive and in-depth look at dementia related design and the built environment. The report looks at progress to date, pioneers and innovators, design principles, application, regional and cultural contexts, the importance of including people with dementia in all aspects of design, and the role of design during the coronavirus pandemic and beyond. Across two volumes, including 84 case studies in volume 2, the report looks at design in home/domestic settings, day and residential care, hospitals and public buildings and spaces. The report makes a strong statement that design for dementia is 30 years behind the physical disabilities movement and calls for a change. It argues that dementia design follows simple principles, is cost effective and dramatically improves enjoyment and safety of built environments for those living with dementia. Dementia design can enable people to live in their own homes and communities for as long as possible. The report calls on governments to embed design in their national dementia responses under the Convention on the Rights for Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).
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Subject terms:
dementia, building design, Covid-19, housing, home adaptations, care homes, buildings, environment;
This second volume of the World Alzheimer report 2020 presents, in case study format, the information gathered by the survey described in volume 1. The aim is to illustrate the worldwide efforts that are being made to design buildings that meet the needs and aspirations of people living with dementia and those who care for them. The 84 case studies from 27 countries are based on the self-reports...
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This second volume of the World Alzheimer report 2020 presents, in case study format, the information gathered by the survey described in volume 1. The aim is to illustrate the worldwide efforts that are being made to design buildings that meet the needs and aspirations of people living with dementia and those who care for them. The 84 case studies from 27 countries are based on the self-reports of the people who provided complete information in the survey. No attempt has been made to critique them, but the overviews contained in every case study have been structured according to the principles of design that have informed much of the content of volume 1. The case studies illustrate approaches to design for day care centres; residential care centres; public buildings; and hospitals. They accompany volume 1, which offers a comprehensive and in-depth look at dementia related design and the built environment – looking at progress to date, pioneers and innovators, design principles, application, regional and cultural contexts, the importance of including people with dementia in all aspects of design, and the role of design during the coronavirus pandemic and beyond.
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Subject terms:
dementia, housing, care homes, hospitals, day centres, residential care, building design, case studies, buildings, environment;