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A basic need: housing policy and mental health
- Author:
- BRADSHAW Ian
- Publisher:
- Centre for Mental Health
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 12
- Place of publication:
- London
Based on an initial review of the literature, this briefing paper explores recent Government policy changes to housing benefits, subsidies for social landlords and the provision of affordable housing and looks at the potential impact of these change on people with serious mental health problems. It looks at why affordable housing is important for mental health, provides an outline of key reforms to affordable housing and housing benefits implemented since 2010 and their potential impact, highlights gaps in the evidence and future priorities for research in mental health policy. Annex A lists specific housing reforms and their potential impact for people with severe mental health problems. (Edited publisher abstract)