Centre for Health Promotion Research, Leeds Beckett University
Abstract
The joint housing and health pilot project was set up in September 2015 as a prototype approach aiming to improve the health and well-being of people with complex health needs within the Batley and Spen Valley localities. The project was co-commissioned by Locala, a provider of NHS community services and Connect Housing, a charitable housing association based in the voluntary sector. This report presents the findings from an evaluation of the joint pilot project conducted by the Centre for Health Promotion Research, Leeds Beckett University. It presents evidence about the project’s background, the outcomes for service users, the Health and Support Worker role, multi-agency working, reductions in health service usage costs, and maps the evaluation evidence against Care Closer to Home Key Performance Indicators as well as overall learning from the project
