A significant determinant of health is where you live. This includes the quality of housing you live in and sense of belonging and being part of a community. The fabric of building being poor can lead to or worsen physical illnesses; and not feeling part of a community can lead to loneliness and social isolation, which itself impacts physical health.
I had a virtual service visit to our Beacon Lodge Service in Nottingham; over just 8-weeks, they do a fantastic job in in rehabilitating people who’ve been in acute mental health units to become capable of greater independence, including housing.
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