This article provides a broad overview of relations between mental health and housing service over recent years. The article draws on the findings of the Northern Centre for Mental Health commissioned study in 2003 on the views and experiences of staff working in social housing, published in 2006. The author calls for better co-operation and co-ordination between mental health and housing support services, and greater recognition of the important role of social housing in community mental health care.
This article provides a broad overview of relations between mental health and housing service over recent years. The article draws on the findings of the Northern Centre for Mental Health commissioned study in 2003 on the views and experiences of staff working in social housing, published in 2006. The author calls for better co-operation and co-ordination between mental health and housing support services, and greater recognition of the important role of social housing in community mental health care.
Subject terms:
housing departments, mental health problems, social housing, social inclusion, staff, attitudes, community mental health services;