This phase of the research focused on improving the links between housing organisations and partners in health, social care and the third sector, with a specific emphasis on the role of the housing professional in meeting the needs of those living with dementia. The research mapped out the role of housing staff and services across four key interactions (pathways), which form important stages of the dementia journey.

It is hoped that the outcomes of this study will enable an improved understanding of housing's role in dementia care, by setting out clearly the contribution that housing staff and services can make.



Picture (from left to right): Lynn Armstrong, Housing Officer, Queens Cross Housing Association; Donna Milton, Managing Director, Arneil Johnston; Margaret Moore, CIH Scotland Board Member; Lyn Jardine, Housing and Dementia Project Manager; and Marian Reid, Former Deputy Director, CIH Scotland.

The research findings and accompanying practice guide are available to download below:

Download the key research findings

Download the practice guide


The full research report and appendices are available below:

Full research report

Literature review

Appendix 3.1 Dementia Pathway Workshop 1 Outcomes

Appendix 3.2 Dementia Pathway Workshop 2 Outcomes

Appendix 3.3 Dementia Pathway Workshop 3 Outcomes

Appendix 3.4 Dementia Pathway Workshop 4 Outcomes

Appendix 5.1 Roles, Skills and Competency

Appendix 7.1 Housing and Dementia Conference Briefing Paper

Housing and Dementia Skills and Knowledge Survey Results

Other useful links:

Alzheimer Scotland - Action on Dementia

Scottish Dementia Working Group

DSDC - The Dementia Centre

The Scottish Government - Scotland's National Dementia Strategy 2017 - 2020

Scottish Social Services Council - Promoting Excellence in Dementia Care