Search results for ‘Subject term:"mental health problems"’ Sort:
Results 11 - 20 of 288
Community care - or carelessness?
- Author:
- GHOSH Shaks
- Journal article citation:
- Roof, March 1994, p.11.
- Publisher:
- Shelter
Argues that the housing needs of the vulnerable still need to be addressed.
Normal housing: a key element of a supported housing approach for people with psychiatric disabilities
- Authors:
- HOGAN Michael F., CARLING Paul J.
- Journal article citation:
- Community Mental Health Journal, 28(3), June 1992, pp.215-226.
- Publisher:
- Springer
Summarises current thinking about the types of housing environments consistent with the goals of community integration and with the variety of client needs. Proposes criteria for planning or selecting housing.
Housing with care and support: a quality action guide
- Author:
- VILLENEAU Louise
- Publisher:
- MIND
- Publication year:
- 1992
- Pagination:
- 192p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Sets out what it means in practice to provide good quality housing for people with varying degrees of need. Identifies 25 principles of good practice. Highlights the obstacles to the implementation of policy and possible compromises in marrying philosophy and practice.
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
Discharged to the community: a review of housing and support in London for people leaving psychiatric care
- Authors:
- KAY Adah, LEGG Charlie
- Publisher:
- Good Practices in Mental Health
- Publication year:
- 1986
- Pagination:
- 91p.
- Place of publication:
- London
A strategic assessment of the accommodation with support needs for people with a learning disability, autism and mental health conditions 2020-2030
- Author:
- LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
- Publisher:
- Local Government Association
- Publication year:
- 2021
- Place of publication:
- London
Building the Right Home and the National Service Model state that people should have choice about where they live and who they live with. It is critical that people have the right accommodation to meet their needs to ensure sustainable housing solutions. This means that we have to have a personalised response to accommodation, which will require us to fully understand a person’s individual needs and then seek to meet those needs in the best possible way. The project set out to provide the evidence for accommodation needs in line with the principles that people with learning disabilities and/or autism who display behaviour that challenges, including those with a mental health condition should be supported to live in their own homes in the community with the right support, in a home of their choice, where they feel happy and safe. To assess the accommodation needs case management data was analysed along with interviews with practitioners while those with lived experience took part in designing and completing a survey. The project identified that some existing placements for all cohorts could move to supported living. The 10-year projections across the ICS, taking re-lets into account show a need for 663 units of accommodation with support for those with learning disabilities and autism, while the need for those with severe mental health needs is 653 accommodation units. (Edited publisher abstract)
Housing instability is as strong a predictor of poor health outcomes as level of danger in an abusive relationship: findings from the SHARE study
- Authors:
- ROLLINS Chiquita, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 27(4), March 2012, pp.623-643.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is frequently cited as an immediate cause of or precursor to housing problems. The aim of this article is to explore the relationship between housing instability, IPV, and poor health and social outcomes. Someone experiencing housing instability may currently have a place to live but face difficulties with maintaining the residence. The article presents baseline findings from a longitudinal cohort study, the SHARE study, which aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a permanent housing programme on the health and well-being of abused women and their children. Interviews were conducted with 278 female IPV survivors with housing as a primary concern. Analysis of the findings indicates that the greater the number of housing instability risk factors (e.g., eviction notice, problems with landlord, moving multiple times), the more likely the woman reported symptoms consistent with posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, reduced quality of life, increased work/school absence, and increased hospital/emergency department use. These outcomes persisted even when controlling for the level of danger in the abusive relationship and for survivors’ drug and alcohol use. Both housing instability and danger level had stronger associations with negative health outcomes than other factors such as age, alcohol, and drug use.
A commentary on: Demonstrating the Effectiveness of Housing Support Services for People with Mental Health Problems: A Review by Nicholas Pleace and Alison Wallace, Centre for Housing Policy, University of York
- Author:
- JOHNSON Robin
- Journal article citation:
- Housing Care and Support, 14(4), 2011, pp.127-133.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This paper provides a commentary on a recently published study by the Centre for Housing Policy (CHP) which discusses the complexities of research in housing related support in the UK context. It aims to explore the strengths and limitations of the study; and the potential wider relevance outside the UK research context. The CHP report raises important questions over the complexities of evidencing innovative services. Despite some omissions, it should be helpful to health local commissioners in assessing the value of services; and the further research the report proposes is to be welcomed. The report also provides an introduction to “housing related support” for an international research audience, less familiar with the UK social policy and funding context.
Can home come first?
- Author:
- -
- Journal article citation:
- Connect, 44, 2011, pp.18-19.
- Publisher:
- Homeless Link
Housing First is a model developed in the US in 1992. Designed specifically for people with a diagnosed mental health problem, the model prioritises housing people housed in their own accommodation before focusing on other areas of their lives, such as substance misuse or unemployment. This article looks at how the approach works and whether it would work in the UK.
The liaison worker's tale
- Author:
- WALKER Julie
- Journal article citation:
- Housing Care and Support, 14(1), 2011, pp.27-30.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This paper presents a first person account of someone in the role of Mental Health and Housing Liaison Officer. The role involves dealing with any housing related issues that mental health service users may be experiencing, and involves working with people who are receiving services from inpatient, primary and secondary mental health services. The post is jointly funded by the Council and the Primary Care Trust (PCT). The paper offers insight into a day in the life of a liaison worker, including information about how they work and communicate with clients and their various different situations. It demonstrates that communication is central to delivering good and appropriate services for clients. It argues that joint working between housing and mental health needs to become the norm.