Housing and integration flash report
- Area of Work: The ALLIANCE
- Type: News Item
- Published: 1st April 2026
This short report provides an overview of the role of housing in health and social care integration.
Housing is not simply accommodation but a human right and a social determinant of health. A rights-based, person-centred approach to housing support is essential for developing solutions that benefit the long-term health and wellbeing of everyone.
Housing must therefore be a core component of the planning and delivery of health and social care. Research consistently shows that providing good quality housing for all would significantly improve health outcomes. Support and services should be designed in a way that recognises these as interconnected aspects of people’s wellbeing.
This flash report provides an overview of the role of housing within health and social care integration in Scotland, with additional insights into the relationship between housing, health, and wellbeing. In also includes case studies highlight examples of integrated housing support from Housing Options Scotland and the ALLIANCE Community Links Worker Programme.
We hope these insights will inspire action toward a more integrated, equitable approach to housing and health.
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