1. Homelessness and Health BSHP Lunchtime Briefing 20 November 2014 Kevin Wright Housing Strategy, Policy & Commissioning, People Directorate, Birmingham City Council

2. BACKGROUND Public Health Transfer to Local Authority Health and Wellbeing BOARD Health and Wellbeing STRATEGY 2 Housing Strategy, Policy & Commissioning Slide 2

3. Actions and Initiatives Help For Homeless - DCLG BID Public Health Lifestyle Service re-design Community Mental Health Service re-design Community Based Service Models Public Health Homeless Needs Assessment A&E Homeless discharge Pilot extension Homeless Needs Health Audit 3 Housing Strategy, Policy & Commissioning Slide 3

4. Homeless Health Needs Audit Ran 19/5/14 to 31/10/14 9 Key Areas – 60 Questions 341 Responses Range of Homeless Service points, across Housing Sector 4 Housing Strategy, Policy & Commissioning Slide 4

5. Key Areas Demographics Current Circumstances Substance Abuse Alcohol Consumption Lifestyle General Health Mental Health and well-being Health Screening Housing Strategy, Policy & Commissioning Slide 5