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Views and experiences of local mental health services for people with experience of homelessness or insecure housing
- Authors:
- BROADBRIDGE Ang, BLATCHFORD Shelia
- Publisher:
- Fulfilling Lives
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 15
- Place of publication:
- Newcastle upon Tyne
A report of a study, supported by Fulfilling Lives Newcastle Gateshead, which looks at how homeless people in the region experience local mental health services. Peer researchers gathered views of 20 people experiencing homelessness and those in insecure accommodation through focus groups, direct interviews, and creative data capture methods. The report summarises the findings in relation to: access to mental health services, experience of treatment, transience and accessing appointments and desperation. Key findings show many participants had to wait for situations to escalate in order to access help. Many also had negative experiences of therapies and treatment. The report makes recommendations for improvement across three key areas: treatment and support, workforce development and service thresholds and commissioning. These include: allowing people to co-produce their own mental health treatment plans; improved access to support and treatment in a timely way; and for mental health services to work with housing, drug and alcohol services to create support that ‘wraps around’ mental health treatment. (Edited publisher abstract)
Supportive housing for chronically homeless individuals: challenges and opportunities for providers in Chicago, USA
- Authors:
- QUINN Katherine, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Health and Social Care in the Community, 26(1), 2018, pp.e31-e38.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Chronically homeless individuals often have extensive health, mental health and psychosocial needs that pose barriers to obtaining and maintain supportive housing. This study aims to qualitatively explore supportive housing providers’ experiences and challenges with housing chronically homeless individuals and examine opportunities to improve supportive housing systems of care. In 2014, the authors conducted qualitative in-depth interviews with 65 programme administrators and case managers of supportive housing programmes in Chicago, IL. Data were analysed using an inductive thematic content analysis. Analysis revealed four themes that capture the primary challenges faced by housing providers: housing priorities, funding cuts, co-ordinated entry and permanency of housing. Housing for the chronically homeless has been prioritised, yet service providers are being expected to provide the necessary services to meet the needs of this population without commensurate funding increases or agency capacity. Additionally, case managers and administrators discussed the tension over housing tenure and the permanency of supportive housing. Findings provide qualitative insight into the challenges providers face implementing supportive housing for chronically homeless individuals. (Publisher abstract)
Nowhere safe to stay: the dangers of sleeping rough
- Author:
- ST. MUNGO'S
- Publisher:
- St. Mungo's
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 20
- Place of publication:
- London
Based on interviews with 40 of St Mungo's clients, this report presents evidence on the dangers of rough sleeping and the poor service people often receive from council housing options teams. The report also includes an analysis of CHAIN data on rough sleeping in London, data from St Mungo’s Client Needs Survey of 1,036 clients who have previously slept rough, and an analysis of press reports of people who died whilst sleeping rough. The report discusses the high risk to rough sleepers of being victims of crime; experiencing poor physical and mental health; experiencing drug and alcohol problems; and causing damage to their relationships with family and friends. The experiences of people interviewed for the report suggest that assessment at council homelessness or housing options services are often inadequate. The report also found that people asking for help were sometimes are turned away or even instructed to sleep rough in order to access services. It makes a number of recommendations, including for MPs and government to support the Homelessness Reduction Bill which would place new duties on local authorities in England to help prevent and relieve homelessness. (Edited publisher abstract)
Watching cars go past: a study of homeless young people's experiences of accessing mental health services in South Gloucestershire
- Author:
- BATTERHAM Mark
- Publisher:
- Kingswood Young Homeless Project
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 87p.
- Place of publication:
- Bristol
Homeless young people are at particular risk of not receiving adequate services because of their age, their social situation and their presenting and underlying mental health needs. This study undertook to gauge the prevalence of mental health needs amongst homeless youth, aged 16 to 19 years, in South Gloucestershire and to elicit information from homeless young people about their experiences of accessing mental health services. The study collected information relating to the incidence and type of mental health needs amongst homeless youth in the year 2005 from providers of accommodation and support and from statutory agencies. Stage two of the study involved face to face, semi-structured interviews with a small sample of homeless youth. The prevalence of mental health needs and learning difficulties was found to be significant although lower than that found in previous studies. Young homeless people's experiences of accessing mental health services were found to be characterised by confusion. They generally expressed a need for emotional and psychological support as well as practical help. There was a preference for youth-oriented services and above all else, these young people valued trustworthiness, friendliness and a non-judgemental approach.
Medical-social divide hindering homeless people
- Author:
- JOHNSON Robin
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 12.8.10, 2010, p.28.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The need for homelessness services to develop a greater understanding of the emotional needs of homeless people is highlighted. The author draws on the new guidance 'Meeting the psychological and emotional needs of people who are homeless' issued by the Department for Communities and Local Government and the government's National Mental Health Development Unit.
Understanding homelessness and mental health
- Authors:
- CARE SERVICES IMPROVEMENT PARTNERSHIP. Housing Learning and Improvement Network, GREAT BRITAIN. Department for Communities and Local Government
- Publisher:
- Care Services Improvement Partnership. Housing Learning and Improvement Network; Great Britain. Department for Communities and Local Government
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 12p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This Housing LIN Briefing No24 describes the difficulties faced by people with mental health problems who are living in insecure accommodation, the mental health services with whom they are in contact and suggests ways of ensuring appropriate care and supportecan be delivered. It is intended for providers of mental health services but is also relevant to providers of accommodation and support services, and health and social care commissioners.
Stability versus progress: finding and effective model of supported housing for formerly homeless people with mental health needs
- Authors:
- BOWPITT Graham, JEPSON Marcus
- Journal article citation:
- Social and Public Policy Review, 1(2), 2007, Online only
- Publisher:
- University of Plymouth
- Place of publication:
- Plymouth
Finding an effective model of support that enables homeless people with mental health needs to sustain accommodation has presented a continuous challenge to both policy makers and practitioners. This article is based on a study of a residential hostel for formerly homeless men with a variety of mental health conditions in a Midlands city. The hostel was selected because it appeared to work in terms of anecdotal evidence of reduced hospital re-admissions and engagement with support services. By studying the views, experiences and perspectives of all stakeholders, the research sought to understand what was distinctive about the hostel, what worked well and for whom. The findings revealed that three things were of particular importance to stakeholders: residents’ willingness to engage with support services; increased stability in residents’ lives; and increased independence. A common element in the factors that contributed to the hostel’s success against these criteria was the sense of community between staff and residents, which was maintained following moves to independent accommodation. The policy implications for the long-term sustainability of this model will be explored in the conclusion.
In it together
- Author:
- SALE Anabel Unity
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 27.09.07, 2007, pp.32-33.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
An East London housing association is training practitioners alongside homeless people in mental health issues. This article reports on the initiative.
Service without substance: addressing the gaps in service provision for street homeless people with a dual diagnosis
- Author:
- SHELTER
- Publisher:
- Shelter
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This briefing looks at addressing the gaps in service provision for street homeless people with a dual diagnosis. Mental health needs and drug/alcohol use can often be interrelated issues for street homeless people. This briefing looks at addressing both issues through collaborative working between service providers so that street homeless people with a dual diagnosis are provided with integrated treatment and support to address their complex needs.
Review of the supporting people programme: independent report
- Author:
- SULLIVAN Eugene
- Publisher:
- RSM Robson Rhodes
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 51p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Supporting People is a new programme which helps vulnerable people, including people with mental health problems, victims of domestic violence and older people, to name but a few, to live independently. Supporting People went live in April 2003. Findings from the Independent Review, Inspections by the Audit Commission, and other research work have shown that there are considerable opportunities for authorities to make efficiency savings in their programme and that some services are not delivering the quality of support that clients deserve.