Housing Health Cost Calculator (HHCC) by Linda Hibbs: Transforming Housing for Health Benefits

Utilizing the Housing Health Cost Calculator (HHCC) purchased from BRE, Linda Hibbs, a Private Sector Housing Manager in Tonbridge & Malling B.C., measures cost savings to the NHS and wider society. The calculator focuses on hazards such as excess cold, falling on stairs, damp and mold growth, fire, and more, showcasing annual savings through housing improvements. The TMBC program in 2015/16 demonstrated substantial annual savings to both the NHS and society, highlighting the impact of housing conditions on health outcomes.

• HHCC
• Housing Health
• Cost Calculator
• Health Savings
• Housing Conditions

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1. Housing Health Cost Calculator (HHCC) Linda Hibbs Private Sector Housing Manager Tonbridge & Malling B.C.

2. Housing Health Cost Calculator (HHCC) Purchased from BRE Help us talk to health colleagues Measures cost savings to NHS & wider society Uses HHSRS as a basis for calculations

3. Housing Health Cost Calculator (HHCC) Excess Cold example Poorly insulated and poorly heated property. Category 1, Band A hazard. Install central heating system and loft insulation Annual savings to NHS 2,932 Annual savings to society 7,330

4. Housing Health Cost Calculator (HHCC) Top ten hazards in England (savings to NHS) 1. Excess cold 2. Falling on stairs 3. Damp and mould growth 4. Fire 5. Electrical hazards 6. Falling on level surfaces etc 7. Personal hygiene, sanitation and drainage 8. Crowding and space 9. Falling between levels 10. Entry by intruders

5. Housing Health Cost Calculator (HHCC) TMBC savings to health and wider society 2015/16 work programme 143 housing condition enquiries investigated 86 DFGs completed 21 Housing Assistance cases completed Annual savings to NHS 510,186 Annual savings to society 1,275,475

6. Housing Health Cost Calculator (HHCC) Renewal due March 2017 Only being used in T&M Have we now convinced health of the value of Housing s contribution