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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
Assisted living housing for the elderly: design innovations from the United States and Europe
- Author:
- REGNIER Victor A
- Publisher:
- Van Nostrand Reinhold
- Publication year:
- 1993
- Pagination:
- 212p.,diags.,illus.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- New York
Focuses on the physical environment of housing for mentally and physically frail older people who need help to maintain their independence. Stresses the relationship between design and the therapeutic milieu. Designs are illustrated with drawings, sketches and photographs that illustrate important features. Contains detailed case studies and evaluations of projects.
Social housing and the social services
- Author:
- SPICKER Paul
- Publisher:
- Longman/Institute of Housing
- Publication year:
- 1989
- Pagination:
- 149p.,tables,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Harlow
Examines the relationship between social housing and other social services. Aims to give housing officers and trainee housing officers an insight into the structure and functions of social services and the needs and problems of various client groups, including the elderly, disabled, mentally ill and mentally handicapped.
Family support for parents and families with additional needs: black and minority ethnic families policy forum; discussion paper 7
- Authors:
- BIGNALL Tracey, BOX Leandra, OTOO Sharon
- Publisher:
- Race Equality Unit
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Place of publication:
- London
This discussion paper from the Race Equality Unit, black and minority ethnic families policy forum, explores family support for parents and families with additional needs. Topics include: families affected by mental illness, disability, HIV Aids; alcohol and drugs; how are families being supported; the impact of government initiatives.
Supporting People: Folder 1- strategic guidance: interim guidance
- Author:
- SCOTLAND. Scottish Executive. Development Department
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Executive
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 94p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Meeting the housing needs of disabled children
- Authors:
- OLDHAM Christine, BERESFORD Bryony
- Journal article citation:
- Housing Care and Support, 3(1), March 2000, pp.25-28.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This article is based on two pieces of work. The first, Homes Unfit for Children (Oldham and Beresford, 1998), was based on a postal survey and 40 in-depth interviews with families with disabled children. The second, due to be published by the Policy Press in the spring this year, reports the results of a programme of consultation roadshow with a range of professionals from housing, social services and health, in a series of regional consultation meetings.
No place like home
- Author:
- EATON Lynn
- Journal article citation:
- Search, 28, Autumn 1997, pp.19-21.
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
A wide-ranging review of research reveals a damaging mismatch between policies on community care and housing. The author examines the impact the lack of a coherent approach is having on the efforts of people with disabilities or mental health problems to lead more independent lives.
Your rights to housing and support
- Author:
- MORRIS Jenny
- Publisher:
- Spinal Injuries Association
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 68p.,list of orgs.,disab.
- Place of publication:
- London
Practical guide aimed at older people, disabled people, sensorily impaired people, people with learning difficulties, and people with mental health problems. Sets out rights entitlements to housing and support and provides information about where these rights come from. Provides a list of organisations who provide more detailed information or who provide help in getting benefits and services.
Managing vulnerability: the challenge for managers of independent housing
- Authors:
- HILL Elaine, et al
- Publisher:
- London Federation of Housing Associations
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 22p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Discussion document looking at the role housing associations can play in becoming more aware of and dealing with the problems of vulnerable tenants in London living in general needs housing.
House Key
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Government
The House Key aims to provide good quality information about housing support services throughout Scotland. Housing support services are mainly provided by local authorities, housing associations and voluntary sector organisations. They help a wide range of people to live independently in the community, by providing practical support and advice. This site provides a Directory of Housing Support services, divided into three separate search facilities: housing support services, including community alarm and telecare services, women's refuge services,and ex-offender services; sheltered housing; and home adaptation and repair services.