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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.
An exploration of family violence among the homeless: implications for policy and practice
- Author:
- PARDECK John T.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Work in Disability and Rehabilitation, 4(4), 2005, pp.57-64.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
The data for this study were drawn from the case records of clients who received services from a large homeless shelter in a mid-western state in the United States. The research found a high incidence of family violence among homeless people. The most common form of violence was physical; the least common was sexual abuse. The data also reported a high percentage of violence among homeless people confronted with mental illness. The policy and practice implications for these findings are discussed. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580).
Ending youth homelessness together: youth homelessness in the UK 2022: a short review
- Author:
- CENTREPOINT
- Publisher:
- Centrepoint
- Publication year:
- 2022
- Pagination:
- 26
- Place of publication:
- London
This scoping review sets out the case for why ending youth homelessness needs to be a public and political priority. The report focuses on the causes and impacts of youth homelessness on individuals, as well as its impact on wider society. Findings include: over the last five years, there has been a significant increase in the number of young people approaching local authorities for support; and one of the main causes of homelessness in England was due to relationship breakdowns leading to family no longer willing or able to accommodate young people (49%). Lack of support for those experiencing mental health issues was also noted as a cause of youth homelessness, with prevalence of poor mental health being significantly higher (88% of 90 participants taking part in the study) than the general population. Recommendations to reduce barriers for young people include: ensuring that young people are able to access the levels of income needed through employment or social security systems; and providing person-centred support through youth-focused support networks and organisations. (Edited publisher abstract)
Battered, broken, bereft: why people still end up sleeping rough
- Author:
- ST. MUNGO'S
- Publisher:
- St. Mungo's
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 14p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This short report examines how and why rough sleeping is increasing in England today. Taking evidence from the largest ever national survey of street outreach workers and the largest annual survey of rough sleepers, as well as personal testimonies from St Mungo’s clients, it paints a picture of people who are ill, alone and failed by public services. Outreach workers across England report increasing numbers of rough sleepers and most believed that there is not enough emergency accommodation available. The report looks at the changes in the rough sleeping population in terms of mental health problems, relationship breakdown, and domestic violence. Illustrative case studies are included. The opportunities to help each of these groups before they are forced onto the streets are discussed. The authors conclude that the Government must focus on those opportunities so that no one is left without help in their darkest hour. They suggest that service reform need not be costly; particularly if the right interventions reach people in time to prevent rough sleeping, from which the journey to recovery is much longer.
"I look like a mess...am I needed in the profit-oriented society?" The labour market and employment situation of some vulnerable categories of unemployed and inactive people in Slovenia
- Authors:
- RIHTER Ljiljana, KOBAL Barbara
- Journal article citation:
- Revija Za Socijalnu Politiku Journal of Social Policy, 14(3-4), 2007, pp.373-389.
- Publisher:
- University of Zagreb
This article presents the results of research supported by the Ministry of Labour, Family and Social Affairs, into the labour market and employment of the most vulnerable categories of unemployed people in Slovenia. The research focused on seven vulnerable categories: homeless people, people with mental health problems, people suffering from drug addiction; people suffering from alcohol addiction; people with experience of violence, people undergoing post-penal treatments and people without a work permit. Respondents from the vulnerable categories claimed they did want a job, but under reasonable circumstances. The authors suggest that a lot of obstacles should be removed first in order to improve the labour market and employment situation.
The TARA project: a longitudinal study of the service needs of homeless women
- Author:
- WILLIAMSON Emma
- Publisher:
- NIHR School for Social Care Research
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 4
- Place of publication:
- London
The high prevalence of complex and gendered-related issues affecting the lives of homeless women makes it important for social workers to build meaningful and trusting relationships with this hard-to-reach group. Researchers at the School for Policy Studies, University of Bristol interviewed a group of homeless women aged 19-59 over 19 months, which confirmed the ongoing struggle of these women to survive the impact of traumatic (and often gender-related) life events. These included experience of childhood abuse, mental health problems, domestic or sexual violence, drug or alcohol dependencies, sex work and involvement with the criminal justice system. More than half the women reported having at least six of these problem areas to deal with and their experiences contributed to the multiple service needs they identified. The research team interviewed 38 women initially, 28 women six months later and 22 at a third and final interview. Information was collected from various sources about participants who dropped out of the research. These research findings outline key points and methodology; indicate the prevalence of the women’s multiple and complex needs; and note practitioners’ perspectives on concerns identified. (Edited publisher abstract)
Costs and benefits of the supporting people programme
- Author:
- WALES. Welsh Assembly Government
- Publisher:
- Wales. Welsh Assembly Government
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 33p.
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
The Supporting People programme was launched in April 2003 to help vulnerable people to gain and retain independence by remaining in their own home. Supporting People services can help prevent or defer more costly support services, such as residential or nursing home support, hospitalisation, or use of temporary accommodation. This study was commissioned by the Welsh Assembly Government to measure the costs and benefits of the Supporting People programme. The research combined desk-based literature reviews, stakeholder consultation and economic modelling. Data were collected on costs and numbers of service users in the financing year 2005-2006. The following client groups were looked at: women seeking refuge from domestic violence; people with learning disabilities; people with mental health problems; people with alcohol dependency; problem drug users; young single homeless and young people leaving care; ex-offenders; homeless or potentially homeless people; and older people. The modelled savings to the public purse were grouped into the following thematic areas: health; independent living; social care; homelessness; and crime. The total financial benefits as a result of Supporting People modelled in this study were £180,064,389. This compares to a total modelled spend of £107,091,845. It should be noted that the model adopts a cautious approach to estimating the impact of Supporting People on the public purse and the findings can be considered to be conservative.
Costs and benefits of the supporting people programme: executive summary
- Author:
- WALES. Welsh Assembly Government
- Publisher:
- Wales. Welsh Assembly Government
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 8p.
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
The Supporting People programme was launched in April 2003 to help vulnerable people to gain and retain independence by remaining in their own home. Supporting People services can help prevent or defer more costly support services, such as residential or nursing home support, hospitalisation, or use of temporary accommodation. This study was commissioned by the Welsh Assembly Government to measure the costs and benefits of the Supporting People programme. The research combined desk-based literature reviews, stakeholder consultation and economic modelling. Data were collected on costs and numbers of service users in the financing year 2005-2006. The following client groups were looked at: women seeking refuge from domestic violence; people with learning disabilities; people with mental health problems; people with alcohol dependency; problem drug users; young single homeless and young people leaving care; ex-offenders; homeless or potentially homeless people; and older people. The modelled savings to the public purse were grouped into the following thematic areas: health; independent living; social care; homelessness; and crime. The total financial benefits as a result of Supporting People modelled in this study were £180,064,389. This compares to a total modelled spend of £107,091,845. It should be noted that the model adopts a cautious approach to estimating the impact of Supporting People on the public purse and the findings can be considered to be conservative.