Description

This publication highlights the role of adequate housing as a fundamental component of the right to health. It outlines dimensions of housing that shape health and health inequalities and provides evidence and context relevant to Scotland. The resource is intended to support policymakers, planners and practitioners, and includes peer-reviewed input from housing sector partners.

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Last updated: 16 December 2025