Health and Housing Workshop (AM)

The Opportunity to Work in Partnership

Key Provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UN CRPD) Related to Housing

Article 19:
States parties to the convention must ensure:

People with disabilities have the right to live in the community and make their own choices about where and with whom they live.
People with disabilities have access to support services, including personal assistance.
Community services are available on an equal basis.

It’s About Inclusion.

Data Insights

Count of Long-Term Conditions Per Patient

Black Country Core 20 Plus 5
- Deprivation and Social Housing Locations
- Prevalence of:
  - Diabetes
  - Mental Health Conditions
  - COPD
  - Hypertension

Early Cancer Diagnosis:

Case Study: Sandwell (LSOA: Sandwell005C)

Population: 1,553 people living in 585 properties.
Employment deprivation ranks in the worst 10% nationally.
Demographics:
- 7.7% are over 75 years old.
- 97 individuals have asthma.
- 144 individuals have dementia.
- 46 individuals have COPD.

Fuel Poverty Insights

Average heating costs:
- Social housing: £8/m².
- Private rentals: £13/m².
Average surface area of properties in this LSOA: 68m².
Vulnerable residents in private rentals pay 40% more to heat their homes, facing a choice between heating and eating.
Real fuel poverty is evident at the hyper-local level.

Note: Disability Living Allowance data will be included within VUIT for a more focused view.

Impact on the NHS:

Inclusive Solutions to Housing and Health Needs

Designing Health Into Homes:
- Inclusive design principles.
Housing Features for People with Disabilities:
- Physical and hidden disabilities supported with assistive technology.
- Options for independent living with personalized support:
  - Own front door or shared schemes, as appropriate.
  - Access to community services and human connections.
Partnerships:
- Collaboration with Health Innovation West Midlands.

Thank You
Contact: sureya.gulzar@bchg.co.uk