Under One Roof

Under One Roof

Under One Roof, hosted by Dr Tom Simcock, explores the vital connection between health and housing. Each episode features experts discussing how our living environments impact our physical and mental well-being. Whether you're a researcher, policy maker, or just someone interested in the topic, Under One Roof offers valuable insights that will help you understand the importance of this often-overlooked aspect of our lives. Tune in and discover how the roof over our heads can have a profound impact on our health and happiness.

Episodes

  1. 11/10/2024

    Making a House a Home, Rental Reform Across the UK: In Conversation with Professor Kim McKee

    In the first instalment of our three-part series, "Making a House a Home: Rental Reform Across the UK," we explore the meaning of "home" beyond just a physical dwelling. Join us as we sit down with Professor Kim McKee, a leading housing policy researcher from the University of Stirling. Professor McKee shares insights from her extensive research, including collaborative work with the Joseph Rowntree Foundation and the Scottish Government. We explore: • The Emotional Significance of Home: Understanding how personalising a living space contributes to identity, security, and well-being. • Challenges Faced by Renters: Discussing obstacles like restrictions on decorating, fears of sudden eviction, and limited rights that prevent tenants from truly settling in. • Impact of Rental Reforms: Analysing how upcoming legislative changes aim to empower tenants, granting them more freedom to make their rented spaces feel like home. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of how these reforms could reshape the rental landscape and what it means for tenants striving to create a true home. Find out more: • Visit the profile of https://www.stir.ac.uk/people/981750. • https://housingevidence.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Low_income_renters_priorities_for_change_scotland_synthesis_report_sept_2022-1.pdf. • Read the article on https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/19491247.2021.2019882?src=recsys. • Read the article on https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/19491247.2023.2268349.

    24 min
  2. 11/10/2023

    Bereavement, Relationships, and Home

    Join us for a captivating episode of "Under One Roof" as we delve deep into the multifaceted theme of "Bereavement, Relationships, and Home." In this thought-provoking podcast episode, we explore the emotional intricacies of how our homes influence our experiences during life's most challenging moments. Join Dr Tom Simcock and Dr Julie Ellis as they navigate the complex terrain of bereavement, continuing bonds and re-partnering within the context of our homes. Together, they will be shedding light on the unique role our homes and the objects they contain play during times of loss, remembrance and negotiating new relationships. Disclaimer: This episode contains discussions on sensitive topics related to baby loss, miscarriage, bereavement, death, and loss. We want to provide advance notice to our listeners about the nature of the content. We understand that these subjects may be emotionally challenging, and we encourage you to engage with this episode with care and consideration. This episode is part of a unique ⁠ESRC Festival of Social Sciences season on the podcast “Under One Roof”⁠.  Podcast notes: Dr Julie Ellis research profile: https://pure.hud.ac.uk/en/persons/julie-ellis Website for the ESRC funded baby loss project mentioned in this episode Video about the ESRC baby loss project mentioned in this episode Feedback survey Please complete our feedback survey on the episode here: ⁠⁠https://hud.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2mlGpnL2CqXUnjM

    39 min

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Under One Roof, hosted by Dr Tom Simcock, explores the vital connection between health and housing. Each episode features experts discussing how our living environments impact our physical and mental well-being. Whether you're a researcher, policy maker, or just someone interested in the topic, Under One Roof offers valuable insights that will help you understand the importance of this often-overlooked aspect of our lives. Tune in and discover how the roof over our heads can have a profound impact on our health and happiness.