Strategic Housing Investment Plan 2010 - Falkirk Council
Strategic Housing Investment Plan 2010 - Falkirk Council
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Mental Health<br />
3.35 In terms of people with mental health problems, the majority live in general needs<br />
housing although some may need support to do so. Information from Health and<br />
Wellbeing profile 2008 indicated over 1000 psychiatric inpatients from <strong>Falkirk</strong><br />
<strong>Council</strong> area over the course of a year. However it is important to note that this<br />
does not indicate a housing need. In 2008, Supporting People returns to the<br />
Scottish Government identified 69 people with mental health problems who<br />
received housing support services. There are currently 23 specialist or shared<br />
establishments for people with mental health issues run by Loretto HA, Penumbra,<br />
Barony HA and the Scottish Association for Mental Health.<br />
3.36 Whilst it is considered at this stage that the housing needs of individuals suffering<br />
from mental illness can usually be addressed through mainstream housing, it is<br />
necessary to determine the need for specific house types through the HNDA. This<br />
work is ongoing and will be informed by consultation with stakeholders. The LHS<br />
2011-16 will consider the need for housing support services for this client group.<br />
Other Client Groups<br />
3.37 Discussions with Social Work have indicated that other client groups whose<br />
housing needs require to be considered during the period of the next LHS include<br />
those with dementia, Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Alcohol Related Brain<br />
Disorder (ARBD). Work to provide specialist housing for people with dementia is<br />
underway as part of the review of existing <strong>Council</strong> care home facilities and it is<br />
anticipated that a new development will be proposed in the next LHS and the<br />
2012-2017 SHIP. In relation to ASD and ARBD work is ongoing to identify data<br />
sources to assist in quantifying the extent of need and this analysis will also be<br />
informed through consultation with stakeholders.<br />
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