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FB 64 Quantifying the health benefits of the Decent Homes programme
Publication Year
2014
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Quantifies how much the improvements to social housing arising from the Decent Homes programme have reduced costs to the NHS in treating housing-related injuries and illnesses. Also discusses: the additional costs to society of non-decent homes, Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) hazards, work remaining to be done with non-decent homes, and the importance of maintaining standards in decent homes.
Author
Garrett, H. et al
ISBN
9781848063631
Publisher Information
BRE
BRE is a building science centre that generates new knowledge through research. This is used to create products, tools and standards that drive positive change across the built environment. BRE helps its government and private sector clients meet the significant environmental, social and economic challenges they face in delivering homes, buildings and communities. BRE is owned by the BRE Trust, a registered charity. The Trust uses the profits made by the BRE companies to fund research and education that advances knowledge of the built environment.
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