Study Reveals Total Impact of Decent Homes On Tenants’

A landmark study into the impact of Decent Homes work has shown that the effects go wider than just physically improving properties.  For the first time research has focused on the wider social, economic and environmental benefits of Decent Homes. Previous studies have focused on the individual benefits of the scheme, such as tackling crime or health issues.  The study is the first to look holistically at the overall impact of the scheme - known as Secure Warm Modern in Nottingham - on tenants and communities. It covers the impact on crime and security, health and well being, the environment and fuel poverty, and on the local economy and employment.  The pioneering work has been carried out by Nottingham City Homes (NCH) and Nottingham Trent University (NTU) under a Knowledge Transfer Partnership.  Read more on the Nottingham City Homes website.