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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.
Protection of the finances and other property of people incapable of managing their own affairs
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Scottish Office. Social Work Services Group
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Scottish Office
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 46p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Draft circular on protecting the finances and property of people who cannot manage their own affairs because of learning difficulties or mental health problems.
HUG - embracing people of the Highlands
- Author:
- ROTHERY Jo
- Journal article citation:
- Third Force News, 30.10.98, 1998, p.5.
- Publisher:
- Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations
Reports on the work of the Highlands User Group, one of whose priorities is to ease the problems fared by users of mental health services living in scattered rural communities.
Service users' perspectives on housing and support
- Author:
- SWANSTON Kenny
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Review, 3(3), September 1998, pp.14-16.
- Publisher:
- Pier Professional
Describes the principles and features of housing and support which are valued by mental health service users in Fife, Scotland.
A framework for the development of housing services for people with mental health problems
- Author:
- McCOLLAM Allyson
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Review, 3(3), September 1998, pp.6-13.
- Publisher:
- Pier Professional
Trends in housing policy and housing development over the last ten years have created a growing tension between the community care housing agenda and wider housing policies. In mental health, as the pattern of service provision across the UK has moved away from the more traditional institutional models of care, there continues to be an urgent need to develop stable and sustainable housing provision linked to effective support based on individual needs. Describes a framework for the development of housing services for people with mental health problems in Scotland.
The Edinvar intensive mental health service
- Authors:
- HUTCHEON Sarah, WREN Lucy, MARTIN Claudia
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Review, 3(3), September 1998, pp.26-29.
- Publisher:
- Pier Professional
Describes the work of Edinvar's South Edinburgh intensive mental health service. It provides a 24-hour, flexible and intensive domiciliary support service which is tailored to the differing needs of individuals who experience serious mental health problems.
New alliance to promote Incapable Adults Bill
- Author:
- NICKALLS Susan
- Journal article citation:
- Third Force News, 27.2.98, 1998, pp.8-9.
- Publisher:
- Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations
In 1995 after much deliberation, the Scottish Law Commission recommended wide-ranging changes in the law relating to the property, financial affairs and personal welfare of mentally incapable adults. As yet this Bill has not been passed through Parliament. Reports on a pressure group which has been formed with the sole aim of getting the proposals onto the legislative calendar this autumn.
Achieving best value in housing and community care for people with mental health problems
- Author:
- McCOLLAM Allyson
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Review, 3(3), September 1998, pp.20-22.
- Publisher:
- Pier Professional
Best value expects authorities to demonstrate their adherence to core tenets of accountability, transparency, ownership and continuous improvement in the planning and delivery of services. Reports on the concerns to be addressed to ensure that the best use of resources is achieved in housing and community care for people mental health problems.
Think local act vocal
- Authors:
- HOPKINSON Patrick, POLLOCK Linda, COYLE David
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Care, 1(7), March 1998, pp.220-221.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
The NHS white papers for England, Wales and Scotland herald a completely new framework for the organisation and delivery of health care services. Commentators from the field outline the main points, and analyse the implications for mental health and learning disabilities services.