Code | Category | Description | X-Refs |
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700 | Outcomes & Impact | The changes, benefits, or consequences (positive, negative, or neutral) that result from providing supported housing. This includes both intended outcomes (the goals of the service) and unintended outcomes. Outcomes can be measured at the individual level and at the system level. | |
710 | Individual Outcomes | The changes or effects experienced by individual residents of supported housing. These outcomes can be positive, negative, or neutral. | |
710.1 | Improved Health & Wellbeing | (Positive Outcome) A positive change in a resident’s physical and/or mental health, and their overall sense of well-being. | |
710.2 | Increased Independence | (Positive Outcome) A resident’s enhanced ability to live more autonomously and make their own choices. | |
710.3 | Improved Quality of Life | (Positive Outcome) A resident’s overall satisfaction with their life and their sense of fulfillment. | |
710.4 | Tenancy Sustainment | (Positive Outcome) A resident’s ability to maintain their tenancy successfully and avoid eviction or homelessness. | 230.5 |
710.5 | Economic Wellbeing | (Positive Outcome) Refers to gaining employment, training or education. | |
710.6 | Deteriorated Health & Wellbeing | (Negative Outcome) A negative change in a resident’s physical and/or mental health, or their overall sense of well-being. This could include increased symptoms, worsening of existing conditions, or development of new problems. | |
710.7 | Reduced Independence | (Negative Outcome) A decrease in a resident’s ability to live autonomously, potentially due to over-reliance on support or inappropriate placement. | |
710.8 | Reduced Quality of Life | (Negative Outcome) A decrease in a resident’s overall satisfaction with their life. | |
710.9 | Tenancy Breakdown | (Negative Outcome) Loss of tenancy, eviction, or a return to homelessness. | 230.8 |
710.10 | Increased Social Isolation | (Negative Outcome) Increased loneliness, reduced social contact, and difficulty forming or maintaining relationships. | |
710.11 | Increased Criminal Activity/Victimisation | (Negative Outcome) Engagement in criminal behavior by the resident, or the resident becoming a victim of crime. | 120.7, 230.6, 530.x |
710.12 | Increased Anti-Social Behaviour | (Negative Outcome) Engagement in anti-social behavior by the resident. | 230.6, 530.13 |
710.13 | Increased Financial Difficulties | (Negative Outcome) Worsening financial situation, increased debt, or difficulty managing finances. | 410 |
710.14 | Experience of Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation | (Negative Outcome) The resident experiencing abuse, neglect, or exploitation within the supported housing setting or as a consequence of their placement. | 960.1 |
710.15 | No Change/Stasis | (Neutral outcome) | |
720 | System Outcomes | The broader impacts of supported housing on the wider system, including local communities, public services, and the economy. These can be positive, negative, or neutral. | |
720.1 | Reduced Homelessness | (Positive Outcome) | |
720.2 | Reduced Use of Crisis Services | (Positive Outcome) | |
720.3 | Cost Savings | (Positive Outcome) | |
720.4 | Increased Social Inclusion | (Positive Outcome) | |
720.5 | Increased Costs | (Negative Outcome) Higher public expenditure without corresponding benefits, potentially due to inefficient service delivery or “revolving door” placements. | |
720.6 | Increased Demand on Local Services | (Negative Outcome) Increased strain on local services (e.g., healthcare, social care) due to a concentration of supported housing residents with high needs. | |
720.7 | Community Opposition/Conflict | (Negative Outcome) Negative reactions from the local community towards supported housing, potentially leading to social tensions or difficulties in securing planning permission for new developments. | |
720.8 | Displacement of Existing Residents | (Negative Outcome) Existing residents being forced to move due to the development of supported housing. | |
720.9 | Increased Criminality/ASB (Area Level) | (Negative Outcome) An increase in crime or anti-social behaviour in the area surrounding supported housing (whether or not directly attributable to residents). This is often a perceived outcome, even if not supported by evidence. | |
720.10 | Provider Failure Impact | (Negative Outcome) Negative consequences resulting from the financial or operational failure of a supported housing provider (e.g., resident displacement, disruption of services). | |
720.11 | No Change/Stasis | (Neutral outcome) | |
730 | Move-on | The transition of a resident from supported housing to more independent accommodation. This itself can be a positive, neutral or negative outcome depending on the circumstances and the resident’s readiness. | |
730.1 | Independent Living | (Typically Positive, but can be Negative if premature or unsupported) | |
730.2 | Step-Down Accommodation | (Typically Positive, but can be Negative if premature or unsupported) |