HSE agrees to transfer houses to local bodies

THE HSE has agreed “in principle” to relinquish ownership of houses in which people with mental health problems live to local authorities, under a housing strategy published today.

The move will see the HSE move away from being a housing provider, and also help to ease the cost of funding the implementation of the Government’s ambitious national housing strategy for people with a disability.

The strategy sets out a five-year plan to support independent living and find person-centred and community-based housing for people rather than placing them in institutions.