Abstract:

The purpose of this strategic review is to: Assess, evaluate and define the key themes and influences being shaped by the current strategic, planning and policy environment affecting the development of the health and housing agenda. Analyse and signal the principal health, social, demographic and economic factors that will assist in formulating the Executives responses. This will ensure that programmes are targeted to those most in need. Review progress to date in terms of supporting the health and social care agenda. Refocus the Executives strategic, policy and programme responses so that they can most effectively contribute to improving the health of the community. Partnerships, both formal and informal, will be crucial in order to ensure effective contribution to the health of the most deprived members of society