Healthy@Home
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We are leading the way in the housing sector by managing a groundbreaking project to improve the health and wellbeing of our customers.
The collaboration with Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust sees us integrating our social housing data - such as living conditions, property types, accessibility and localities where people live - into official health records.
By doing so, we can work better with the local NHS community based Integrated Care Teams. Using our shared data we can then identify patterns linking a customer’s housing conditions to various health outcomes, enabling us to provide proactive support services tailored to individuals so they can lead healthier lives.
The rationale behind this initiative is clear: people’s health is intricately linked to their living conditions.
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Once health and housing data has been integrated securely onto an NHS dashboard with tightly controlled access, the NHS will analyse the information and look at how interventions and support can be offered.
An example of how data sharing could help people is if a resident speaks to a health professional about a respiratory illness.
This may mean prioritising this tenant’s home for energy efficiency upgrades to reduce the risk of damp and mould to ease their symptoms.
Or we could be alerted when minor adaptations are needed for frail residents so they are safer in their homes.
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We understand the importance of safeguarding tenants' privacy and security.
All data sharing will be conducted with the highest standards of confidentiality and data protection.
The data will be anonymised, ensuring any personal information is handled with the utmost care and respect.
The technological approach means it is scalable nationally, and as part of this project, we are committed to developing a framework for ongoing collaboration between social housing associations and the NHS to achieve this aim so hundreds of thousands of tenants benefit.
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Prima Group
"Housing associations have a key role in reaching groups facing some of the biggest health inequalities and providing preventative support services to people in their homes.
"When we get this right, we see tenants maximise their independence and reduce demand on the health service.
"This exciting collaboration will help us do more of this, pre-empting when customers need changes made to their home and ensuring resources are targeted where they make the most impact, prioritising property interventions around preventative health management.“
Ailsa Dunn
Executive Director of Insight & Group Services -
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
"In this groundbreaking project, we're not just sharing data; we're weaving together the fabric of our community's health and wellbeing.
"By integrating housing data with health records, we're unlocking unparalleled insights into how our living environments influence health outcomes.
"This initiative is a testament to our commitment to not only understanding but also pre-emptively addressing the complex needs of our community through strategic analytics and informed decision-making."
Wes Baker
Director of Strategic Analytics, Economics & Population Health Management"This collaboration marks a significant milestone in our continuous pursuit of excellence in patient care and support services.
“By bridging the gap between social housing and healthcare, we're setting a precedent for how organisations can collaborate in truly innovative ways to enhance the lives of those we serve. This project underscores our belief that everyone deserves access to comprehensive healthcare solutions, tailored to their unique circumstances.
“It's a privilege to lead an organisation that is at the forefront of such a transformative approach to health and social care integration.”
Professor Joe Rafferty CBE
CEO of Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust -
Fusion21 Foundation
“As a foundation, we support research and initiatives aimed at finding practical solutions that make positive differences in people’s lives.
“We are delighted to have funded such a pioneering and important piece of work, paving the way for a more joined-up approach to addressing the needs of tenants and their health.
“This multi-agency project is a fantastic example of working collaboratively to deliver positive outcomes for those who need it most. We look forward to the learning and outcomes and hope it becomes a blueprint for other organisations.”
Jo Hannan
Head of Foundation at Fusion21