Health and wellbeing should be at the centre of housing strategy to save lives.

The UCL Institute of Health Equity's report emphasizes the significant impact of housing on health and wellbeing, highlighting the importance of access to secure, affordable, and quality homes for improved physical and mental health. The report calls for a shift in the property sector and government policies to prioritize health, wellbeing, and environmental sustainability in housing strategies. It stresses the need for affordable, good quality housing that supports social cohesion, protects biodiversity, and reduces greenhouse gas emissions to promote health equity. The report also suggests pilot projects to demonstrate the feasibility of implementing these recommendations. [Extracted from the article]