The Housing and Health Needs Assessment (H&HNA) for Suffolk in 2024 provides a comprehensive analysis of the county's housing and the impact of housing on the health of residents. This assessment highlights the crucial link between housing conditions and health outcomes, emphasising the importance of safe, affordable, and suitable homes for promoting overall wellbeing.
The H&HNA addresses various aspects of housing in Suffolk, including affordability, energy efficiency, overcrowding, homelessness, and the unique challenges faced by an ageing population.
The H&HNA presents key statistics, identifies areas of concern, and offers recommendations to guide future targeted work across the Suffolk system, including the Suffolk Housing Board.
By examining the current state of housing and projected needs in relation to health, the H&HNA serves as a valuable resource for policymakers, housing providers, health professionals, and the general public.
The H&HNA aims to inform decision-making processes and promote collaborative efforts to understand the links between housing and health, and improve housing conditions across Suffolk.
Chapters
- 1. Recommendations and executive summaryPDF228KB
- 2. Introduction, overview of Suffolk and national and local contextPDF415KB
- 3. Literature reviewPDF188KB
- 4. Suffolk's housing supplyPDF472KB
- 5. Unhealthy housingPDF994KB
- 6. Unsafe housing (and prevention and planning)PDF401KB
- 7. Unsuitable housingPDF372KB
- 8. Insecure housingPDF396KB
- 9. Current service provisionPDF188KB
- 10. References and appendixPDF415KB
Infographics and FAQs
- H&HNA recommendationsPDF164KB
- H&HNA key pointsPDF558KB
- H&HNA FAQsPDF48KB