New case study research shows that having the right home at the right time for a patient’s recovery can save the NHS money. With the NHS facing chronically oversubscribed waiting lists, delays for treatment and funding pressures, our research shows that supported housing can contribute to getting our NHS back on its feet.
With supported housing facing chronic funding shortages and financial pressures putting services at risk of closure, this research shows why we must make the case to healthcare providers and the government to help save our supported housing in the run up to the Spending Review later this year.
Without action, innovative partnerships like those featured in this research could be at risk. To help ensure the future of partnerships between health and housing, we’re asking the government for:
- Collaboration between Integrated Care Boards and housing providers, supported by a national strategic direction set by the government.
- Health and housing integrated into the long-term housing strategy and NHS 10 Year Plan.
- Greater capital investment in supported housing and long-term revenue funding for hospital discharge schemes via capital grants. Reinstating the £300m Housing Transformation Fund and strategic planning with longer term financial settlements for local authorities.