Service User Participation - Concepts, Trends, Practices

2001

This report from SCSH offers an overview of service-user involvement methods, models and perspectives. Aimed at both policy makers and practitioners, it will bring your organisation up to date with the latest thinking on this increasingly prominent area of policy and practice, equipping you to systematically plan, monitor, implement and refine participatory initiatives, while identifying potential blind-spots and conflict points.

"But what about me .... ?" Homelessness after stock transfer

2001

A major study by Scottish Council for Single Homeless which looks at services to homeless people after stock transfers in England. The findings indicate that homeless services are likely to deteriorate unless local authorities and Registered Social Landlords (RSLs) plan early.

The report examines the English experience of how the service for homeless people was affected as a result of local authority stock transfer. It is important for a wide UK audience including: Local authorities and Registered Social Landlords (RSL’s) which have been through the process of stock transfer or are in the process of planning this type of housing initiative; Housing associations, voluntary organisations and others providing accommodation, frontline services and other support to homeless people and vulnerable groups; Policy makers working in the field of homelessness or stock transfer across the UK; Other organisations, academics and individuals working towards the resolution of homelessness and developing preventative measures; Local authorities, RSL’s and other organisations which took part in this major innovative research study by the Scottish Council for Single Homeless; Housing organisations and others interested in the rights of homeless people.