
The impact of housing problems on mental health
Download summary report nowOne in five adults have suffered mental health issues in the last five years, due to housing problems
Our new report reveals that the mental health of millions of people in England has suffered in the last five years because of housing problems. As a result, many have sought help from their GPs.
You can read our interviews with GPs in the summary report, as well as extracts from a survey of 3,500 adults. The independent research was undertaken on Shelter’s behalf by ComRes in January and February 2017.
Share the findings
You can use these downloads to pass on the findings to your colleagues and professional network:
- Full report
- Key data infographic (national)
- Key data infographics (regional - best accessed from desktop computers)
- GP Quote
How Shelter’s services can help
Our services are designed to advise, guide and support people with all types of housing needs; whether that means a short conversation or intensive support over several months. Helping clients to address the physical and emotional impact of housing problems and homelessness is an integral part of our work. According to our 2016 outcomes survey, 41% of our clients saw their mental health improve and 25% saw their physical health improve since receiving Shelter’s housing-related support.
Multiple and Complex Needs (MCN)
We can provide intensive, long-term and highly specialist casework help for MCN clients, helped by coordinated support from local partners.
Hospital discharge
Housing advice and resettlement support can help hospitals and health professionals plan a safe return home for patients.
Housing support service
This empowers our clients to keep their home and live independently, as well as helping people to access and secure a home following a period of homelessness.
Specialist advice service
Delivering our housing, debt and welfare advice face to face through advice centres, outreach or by telephone.
Specialist advice service, with support
Offering housing, debt and welfare advice on a one-off or casework basis – including early intervention, multi-agency working and embedded staff.
Information and resources
Facilitating self-help via Shelter’s information resource centres, digital advice pages and web tools.