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Youth homelessness in the UK: a decade of progress?
- Authors:
- QUILGARS Deborah, JOHNSON Sarah, PLEACE Nicholas
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 151p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- York
There have been significant policy developments across the UK to address youth homelessness in recent years, most particularly the extension of priority need groups and a new emphasis on the prevention of homelessness. This study, the first UK-wide review of youth homelessness for a decade, explores whether these changes have been effective and recommends key priorities for future action.
Communities caring and developing: lessons from Hull
- Author:
- QUILGARS Deborah
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 55p.
- Place of publication:
- York
This research evaluated a demonstration model of community care development which was established in two deprived areas of Hull by the City Council and the voluntary agency, Hull Developing Our Communities. The aim of the research is to test the effectiveness of the model in developing community participation in the delivery of low intensity support services. The research had four objectives: to document the extent and nature of new service development; evaluate how far the services met the needs of vulnerable community members; assess the extent and nature of community involvement, particularly the participation of vulnerable users, and; assess the impact on broader community care policy. The research placed a particular emphasis on the participation of community group members in the research process. Groups were consulted about the most effective method of recording their account of community development. The researcher also conducted a series of focus groups with community groups and interviewed key players from formal statutory and voluntary sector community care providers. Finally, a monitoring system recorded the measurable activities and outcomes of the service
Housing.support.org.uk: social housing, social care and electronic service delivery
- Authors:
- PLEACE Nicholas, QUILGARS Deborah
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 67p.
- Place of publication:
- York
This report is a snapshot of the early implementation of electronic service delivery. It considers the viewpoint of the registered social landlord, local authorities, and large charities, and focuses in particular on services for older people, those with a mental health problem and vulnerable young people. The likely impact of electronic delivery on community care, social housing management and housing related support is addressed.