Rachael Byrne
Rachael Byrne is executive director, new models of care at Home Group
CommentClinical staff need not be based exclusively in hospital
It’s time we introduced more flexibility and innovation in helping mental health service users, writes Rachael Byrne
CommentMental health clinics in GP practices is a great step – but we could go further
An effective complementary step is basing housing services at surgeries, too, says Rachael Byrne, who explains how they can have an impact
CommentHousing is ready to step up – will health meet us halfway?
Supported accommodation can play a key role in preventing issues such as unnecessary hospital admission, but it can’t achieve great results on its own
CommentHealth and care sector collaboration can achieve improved efficiency
By partnering with housing services, the NHS can help patients to live healthier and more independent lives
CommentWhat do housing allowance cuts mean for NHS finances?
We need new ways of funding services that offer the taxpayer value
CommentBuilding resilience: can we afford not to?
We need to ensure that the NHS spends every penny as well as it could
HSJ PartnersBring together health and housing
Housing associations are crucial to meeting demand and alleviating pressure on the NHS. We desperately need a care revolution, writes Rachael Byrne