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The impact of housing conditions on excess winter deaths
- Author:
- JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- York
Britain has around 40,000 more deaths in winter than expected from death rates in other months of the year. Looking at England, this study investigated whether this large winter excess of deaths could in part be attributed to poorly insulated and difficult-to-heat housing. The study, by researchers from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine.
The assessment process for older people leaving hospital: findings
- Author:
- JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- York
A new study suggests there are a number of problems with the current system of discharging older people requiring housing adaptations or special equipment from hospital. Looking particular at the 'home visit' with hospital occupational therapists, when such needs are assessed, it found that pressure of resources means that safe discharge is taking precedence over consultation and enhancement of independence.