Summarises the findings from key texts that address severe and multiple disadvantage (SMD), covering the co-occurrence of homelessness, drug and alcohol misuse, mental health problems, cycles of violence and abuse, and chronic poverty. The review highlights attempts to: define the issue politically; provide data on the scope and scale of SMD; highlights effective services; and makes recommendations for service delivery and government policy. The review also identifies key political benefits for future action, including cost effectiveness resulting from reducing overlaps in service provision and the development of new and innovative services.
(Edited publisher abstract)
Summarises the findings from key texts that address severe and multiple disadvantage (SMD), covering the co-occurrence of homelessness, drug and alcohol misuse, mental health problems, cycles of violence and abuse, and chronic poverty. The review highlights attempts to: define the issue politically; provide data on the scope and scale of SMD; highlights effective services; and makes recommendations for service delivery and government policy. The review also identifies key political benefits for future action, including cost effectiveness resulting from reducing overlaps in service provision and the development of new and innovative services.
(Edited publisher abstract)
Subject terms:
homelessness, homeless people, substance misuse, mental health problems, poverty, violence, social care provision, policy, families, social policy;
Many homeless people suffer from mental illness, addiction and physical health problems. Initiatives tackling the health consequences are deprived a coherent national strategy. This article highlights some initiatives operating around the country and growing calls for the NHS to take the lead.
Many homeless people suffer from mental illness, addiction and physical health problems. Initiatives tackling the health consequences are deprived a coherent national strategy. This article highlights some initiatives operating around the country and growing calls for the NHS to take the lead.
Subject terms:
homeless people, homelessness, mental health problems, NHS, physical illness, policy, substance misuse, health care;
The Mental Health Foundation estimates there are up to 20,000 regular street drinkers in towns across the UK. For many of the street drinkers inadequate housing, poverty, and poor mental health are related to the root causes of their drinking. However, because many of them do not fall under categories such as homeless, they are often ignored by service providers. Investigates why this is the case.
The Mental Health Foundation estimates there are up to 20,000 regular street drinkers in towns across the UK. For many of the street drinkers inadequate housing, poverty, and poor mental health are related to the root causes of their drinking. However, because many of them do not fall under categories such as homeless, they are often ignored by service providers. Investigates why this is the case.
Subject terms:
homelessness, local authorities, mental health problems, needs, policy, poverty, social care provision, alcohol misuse;
Mental Health Review, 2(4), December 1997, pp.23-25.
Publisher:
Pier Professional
Considers the issues faced by the Labour Government with regard to housing and people with mental health problems and suggests how housing policy should be updated to cater for people's needs and expectations.
Considers the issues faced by the Labour Government with regard to housing and people with mental health problems and suggests how housing policy should be updated to cater for people's needs and expectations.
Subject terms:
homeless people, homelessness, housing, mental health problems, needs, policy, social care provision, central government, community care;
People with multiple needs experience several problems at the same time, such as mental ill health, homelessness, drug and alcohol misuse, offending and family breakdown and often have ineffective contact with services. This is the interim report of a two year project to capture the experiences and views of people with multiple needs and exclusions and the practitioners who support them. Specifically the report explores how access to benefits and the way in which services are commissioned affect people who have with multiple needs. The report summarises the results of a survey of over 140 local services that work with people with multiple needs across England, including homelessness, criminal justice, mental health, and substance misuse services. The findings suggest that recent welfare reforms are having a negative impact on people with multiple needs, leading to financial and personal strain. Although commissioners saw multiple needs as increasingly important, cuts in the former Supporting People funding were a concern. The overall effect on individuals included their mental health and wellbeing; employment and finances; accommodation and food; offending and personal safety.
(Edited publisher abstract)
People with multiple needs experience several problems at the same time, such as mental ill health, homelessness, drug and alcohol misuse, offending and family breakdown and often have ineffective contact with services. This is the interim report of a two year project to capture the experiences and views of people with multiple needs and exclusions and the practitioners who support them. Specifically the report explores how access to benefits and the way in which services are commissioned affect people who have with multiple needs. The report summarises the results of a survey of over 140 local services that work with people with multiple needs across England, including homelessness, criminal justice, mental health, and substance misuse services. The findings suggest that recent welfare reforms are having a negative impact on people with multiple needs, leading to financial and personal strain. Although commissioners saw multiple needs as increasingly important, cuts in the former Supporting People funding were a concern. The overall effect on individuals included their mental health and wellbeing; employment and finances; accommodation and food; offending and personal safety.
(Edited publisher abstract)
Subject terms:
needs, benefits, commissioning, criminal justice, policy, substance misuse, mental health problems, service uptake, personal finance, homelessness, integrated services, complex needs;
Housing Care and Support, 1(1), March 1998, pp.10-13.
Publisher:
Emerald
Homelessness makes mental health problems worse, but inappropriate housing can also be damaging. Explains why housing provision should be flexible and supportive, offering options for both independent and supported housing, and easy transfer between them. Argues that government policy on housing should recognise the importance of individual need, as well as the overall picture.
Homelessness makes mental health problems worse, but inappropriate housing can also be damaging. Explains why housing provision should be flexible and supportive, offering options for both independent and supported housing, and easy transfer between them. Argues that government policy on housing should recognise the importance of individual need, as well as the overall picture.
Subject terms:
homeless people, homelessness, independence, housing, mental health problems, needs, policy, social policy, social care provision, supported housing, supported living, central government, community care;
Up to a quarter of homeless people are women and research shows many have mental health problems. Reflects on the role of the voluntary sector in the light of his experience of raising money for a women's hostel.
Up to a quarter of homeless people are women and research shows many have mental health problems. Reflects on the role of the voluntary sector in the light of his experience of raising money for a women's hostel.
Subject terms:
homeless people, homelessness, hostels, mental health, mental health problems, policy, social care provision, voluntary organisations, voluntary sector, women, fund raising;