Housing, Care and Support: Volume 9 Issue 2
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A journal on policy, research and practiceTable of contents
Implementing telecare: practical experiences
S Brownsell, S Blackburn, H Aldred, J PorteusThe launch of the £80m Preventative Technology Grant in 2006 has resulted in a considerable interest in telecare. Yet where in this emerging area should efforts be concentrated…
A UK survey on how homeless shelters respond to the mental health needs of homeless young people
Helen Taylor, Maria Stuttaford, Panos VostanisYoung homeless people have mental health needs. Research and national policies have highlighted that accommodation providers need to offer holistic interventions to encourage this…
Moving on up?
Sophie LivingstoneTwo studies commissioned by the Housing Corporation consider the role and effectiveness of foyers, and the progression made by foyer residents as they move into independent living.
Extra care housing: is it really an option for older people?
Laura Dawson, Jacquetta Williams, Ann NettenExtra care housing enables older people to remain in their ‘own home’, while providing appropriate housing and access to health and social care services that are responsive to…
The culture of choice: consumerism in the welfare state
Emma DanielIncreasing the consumer's voice and choice in the housing, care and support sector is not a simple task for a voluntary sector new to the market ethos, pressures and complexity…
Developing incentive schemes for housing organisations: considerations for effective solutions
Ian McCavery, Stephanie Ashford, Andrew Robinson, Duncan Howard, Kerry Walpole, Richard KellyThe article discusses the key to ‘getting it right’ in incentive schemes. By noting key findings through case studies, it outlines the factors that contribute to a successful…
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- Dr Martin Whiteford