Housing practice
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This book is for housing professionals and those training in this field. It aims to give an insight into the relationship between the social services and housing, focusing on groups such as elderly people, disabled people and those who are mentally ill. The author seeks to encourage positive working relationships between the different agencies - a key concern in the emerging housing situation. The book considers how housing provisions can be organized to meet social needs and how local authority housing departments can plan jointly with other welfare organizations. The book takes account of legislation in the housing field and the organization of social services provision and benefits.