Healthy Housing University of Stirling

Overview

Healthy Housing at University of Stirling explores the complex links between housing, health and wellbeing, with a strong emphasis on service user perspectives, inter-professional working, and real-world practice. Through interactive online learning, discussion and applied activities, you will build confidence in thinking critically about how housing can support healthier lives and more inclusive communities. You will build your research skills, developing a proposal for your own research interests. This is a core module for students interested in housing, health and social policy, and for practitioners seeking Continuing Professional Development.

Objectives

This 20-credit module provides a starting point for understanding the range of factors, influences and activities associated with the delivery of healthy housing.

On completion of this module, you will be able to:

• Understand and critically evaluate the links between housing, health and wellbeing.
• Explain what constitutes ‘healthy housing’ across different populations and contexts.
• Analyse how care and support are provided within housing settings.
• Understand inter-professional, inter-agency and partnership working in practice.
• Critically reflect on service user involvement in housing and health services.
• Develop presentation, communication and digital skills relevant to professional practice.