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80 - The Scottish Accessible Housing Network with Michael Driscoll and Jill Pritchard

March 13

39 mins

Episode Description

"The planets are starting to align for change."

In this episode of the Scottish Housing News podcast, Kieran Findlay and Jimmy Black discuss the urgent need for accessible housing in Scotland with Michael Driscoll, Chair of the Scottish Accessible Housing Network and CEO of Horizon Housing, and Jill Pritchard, Horizon’s Chair and a leading voice in inclusive design.

They explore the role of the Scottish Accessible Housing Network, the importance of setting national targets for accessible housing, and the challenges of funding adaptations. The conversation emphasises the need for a holistic approach to housing that includes the voices of users and the integration of health and social care. They also discuss the role of the private sector in providing accessible housing and the importance of celebrating good practices in the field.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Accessible Housing in Scotland

02:34 The Role of the Scottish Accessible Housing Network

05:11 Urgency for Accessible Housing

08:07 Setting National Targets for Accessible Housing

10:55 Building Accessible Homes from the Start

13:39 Involving Users in Housing Design

16:41 Funding Challenges for Adaptations

19:40 The Need for a National Strategy

22:21 Holistic Approaches to Housing and Health

25:19 The Role of Private Sector in Accessible Housing

27:59 Celebrating Accessibility in Housing

31:02 Future Directions for Accessible Housing Network

80 - The Scottish Accessible Housing Network with Michael Driscoll and Jill Pritchard

Episode Description

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