Memorandum of Understanding

Many organisations across the North East and North Cumbria have come together to sign a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that strengthens joint working across housing, health and care. 

The MOU brings together councils, the NHS, housing associations, care providers and wider partners in a shared commitment to improve homes, support independence and reduce health inequalities across the region. 

The MOU covers our joint approach to:

• Strengthening the links between housing, health and care
• Aligning commissioning, services and investment to address the wider determinants of health
• Embedding co-production so that people with lived experience help shape solutions
• Supporting our three regional priorities:
• Warm, dry and safe homes
• Better housing options for older people
• Improved housing and support for people with complex needs

Who has signed up

A growing number of local authorities, NHS bodies, housing associations, care organisations and regional partners have already signed the MOU, and more are joining over time.

A full list of signatories is below.