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Housing side by side with holistic support
- Author:
- NICKALLS Susan
- Journal article citation:
- Third Force News, 16.1.98, 1998, pp.8-9.
- Publisher:
- Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations
Looks at the organisation Carr-Gomm, a registered housing association, which provides vulnerable people with a safe, secure and supportive environment.
Nothing special: the work of housing associations for people with special needs
- Authors:
- RANDALL Bill, MARKS Stephen
- Publisher:
- National Federation of Housing Associations
- Publication year:
- 1987
- Pagination:
- 20p., illus.
- Place of publication:
- London
A strategic assessment of the accommodation with support needs for people with a learning disability, autism and mental health conditions 2020-2030
- Author:
- LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
- Publisher:
- Local Government Association
- Publication year:
- 2021
- Place of publication:
- London
Building the Right Home and the National Service Model state that people should have choice about where they live and who they live with. It is critical that people have the right accommodation to meet their needs to ensure sustainable housing solutions. This means that we have to have a personalised response to accommodation, which will require us to fully understand a person’s individual needs and then seek to meet those needs in the best possible way. The project set out to provide the evidence for accommodation needs in line with the principles that people with learning disabilities and/or autism who display behaviour that challenges, including those with a mental health condition should be supported to live in their own homes in the community with the right support, in a home of their choice, where they feel happy and safe. To assess the accommodation needs case management data was analysed along with interviews with practitioners while those with lived experience took part in designing and completing a survey. The project identified that some existing placements for all cohorts could move to supported living. The 10-year projections across the ICS, taking re-lets into account show a need for 663 units of accommodation with support for those with learning disabilities and autism, while the need for those with severe mental health needs is 653 accommodation units. (Edited publisher abstract)
'Help me out, help me in': reprovisioning, resettlement and the scope for social inclusion in Scotland
- Author:
- SCOTTISH HOMES
- Publisher:
- Scottish Homes
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Study of resettlement in the community from long-stay hospitals, and the extent to which it has promoted inclusion
Changes in the self-rated well-being of people who move from congregated settings to personalized arrangements and group home placements
- Authors:
- McCONKEY Roy, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 22(1), 2018, pp.49-60.
- Publisher:
- Sage
- Place of publication:
- London
A natural experiment contrasted the self-rated well-being of people with intellectual disabilities (n = 75) and those with enduring mental health problems (n = 44) after they moved to new accommodation and support options, while others remained in congregated settings or living in the family home. Most support staff also provided well-being ratings. In personalised arrangements, personal well-being was significantly higher than in congregated settings; particularly for people with intellectual disability who had higher support needs compared to people with mental health problems. Moving to a group home also brought some improvement in the well-being ratings of people with intellectual disability but only for those with higher support needs. Such moves seemed to lead to a decline in well-being for those with mental health problems. There were marked discrepancies between ratings given by the person with those of staff. The well-being measure shows promise for use in further comparative and longitudinal studies (Edited publisher abstract)
The Transinstitutionalisation of People Living in Licensed Boarding houses in Sydney
- Author:
- DRAKE Gabrielle
- Journal article citation:
- Australian Social Work, 67(2), 2014, pp.240-255.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Deinstitutionalisation, one of the most significant social policies of the last century, was introduced into Australia from the 1960s, and involved the closure or downsizing of large institutions and the integration of people with disability and mental illness into the community. One of the community-based accommodation options for people leaving institutions was boarding houses. This paper presents the findings of a study into the use of licensed boarding houses for people with intellectual disability and people with mental illness in Sydney, Australia. The study aimed to explore how boarding houses operate as an accommodation option within the policy of deinstitutionalisation and the extent to which this accommodation type upholds human rights principles and contributes to residents' quality of life. Forty interviews were conducted with a range of participants including current and former residents, proprietors of licensed boarding houses, and staff of community organisations and government agencies about licensed boarding houses and the quality of life of residents. The study found that licensed boarding houses are a form of transinstitutionalisation and do not serve to enact the human rights principles articulated in current policy and legislation. (Publisher abstract)
Towards support: evaluating a move to independent living
- Authors:
- KARBAN Kate, PALEY Caroline, WILLCOCK Kim
- Journal article citation:
- Housing Care and Support, 16(2), 2013, pp.85-94.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present results from an evaluation of the experience of a move to independent living for people with mental health needs or a learning disability. The discussion focuses on the shift in organisational culture from providing care within a hostel setting to supporting people in their own tenancies. Design/methodology/approach – The evaluation was underpinned by a participatory action research design. A total of ten co-researchers with experience of using services or as carers were recruited. Qualitative data was obtained from “before” and “after” interviews with residents, staff and relatives. Findings – Widespread satisfaction was expressed with people's new homes. Many residents were found to be increasingly independent. There was some evidence of concerns regarding the pace and process of change and the introduction of new practices to promote independence. Research limitations/implications – The timing of the evaluation limited the opportunity for comprehensive “before” and “after” data collection. The involvement of co-researchers required considerable time and support although the experience of those involved was positive. Practical implications – Learning from this evaluation emphasises the importance of support and preparation for staff as well as residents, in moving from hostel to independent living. Social implications – This study highlights the advantages of a participatory design in evaluating a major change in service delivery. Originality/value – This paper raises important issues about organisational change. It contributes to wider debates regarding the implementation of personalisation and recovery-focused agendas. (Publisher abstract)
Mental health and housing: resources for commissioners and providers: a compendium of statistical data on mental health and learning disability in Yorkshire and Humber by local implementation team (LIT)
- Authors:
- APPLETON Steve, APPLETON Nigel
- Publisher:
- National Mental Health Development Unit
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 174p., tables
- Place of publication:
- London
Presents statistical data drawn from the PANSI (Projecting Adult Needs and Service Information) database relating to people aged 18-64 with mental health problems or learning disabilities in the Yorkshire and Humber region, projected to 2030.
Mental health and housing: resources for commissioners and providers: housing and housing support in mental health and learning disabilities: its role in QIPP
- Authors:
- APPLETON Steve, APPLETON Nigel
- Publisher:
- National Mental Health Development Unit
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 57p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Commissioned in partnership with Department of Health Yorkshire and Humber Region and Yorkshire and Humber Improvement Partnership, this paper looks at the role of housing and housing support in delivering the NHS Quality, Innovation, Productivity and Prevention (QIPP) agenda. Section one provides an overview of policy context and analysis of the data relation to prevalence of mental health problems and learning disabilities in the local population. It also highlights the cost effectiveness and non-financial benefits of housing based solutions. Section two summarises key issues for commissioners and providers, drawing on case studies form the Yorkshire and the Humber Region. Section three discusses what can be learnt from the Yorkshire and Humber experience, makes recommendations for future actions and offers a template for a strategy document.
Support in housing: a comparison between people with psychiatric disabilities and people with intellectual disabilities
- Authors:
- UMB-CARLSSON Oie, JANNSON Lennart
- Journal article citation:
- Community Mental Health Journal, 45(6), December 2009, pp.420-426.
- Publisher:
- Springer
The type of housing and support in housing was compared for people with psychiatric disabilities and people with intellectual disabilities who were typically dependent on support in everyday life. The study also examined whether type of housing and support in housing were related to gender within the two groups. Information was obtained by available questionnaire reports provided by staff members. The results indicate unequal accessibility of support in housing in relation to the two groups. Moreover, the findings suggest that type of disability is a more determining factor than gender regarding support in housing.