New beginnings
Housing, Care and Support,Volume 20, Issue 1, March 2017. (Source: Housing, Care and Support)
Source: Housing, Care and Support - April 6, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research
“Building beyond Brexit: what now?”
Housing, Care and Support,Volume 19, Issue 3/4, Page 97-100, September 2016. Purpose A policy insiders view on the implications of Brexit for housing and welfare in England and Scotland. Why did voters choose to reject the Eu and what happens next as the government prepares for Brexit with no clear route map and growing uncertainty. Will the housing market shrink and what changes lie ahead for housing professionals. The paper aims to discuss this issue. Design/methodology/approach The author provides their viewpoint on Brexit and what is next for Britain. Findings This viewpoint discusses the potential effects of Brexit...
Source: Housing, Care and Support - December 5, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research
Creational narratives for new housing communities: evidence synthesis
Housing, Care and Support,Volume 19, Issue 3/4, September 2016. Purpose This paper reports the findings of a rapid evidence synthesis commissioned by the Diocese of Winchester with a remit to provide an empirical basis for church contributions to large housing community developments. It sought to respond to three questions concerning new community developments. These related to risks and causes of failure; learning from past corporate and intermediate tier interventions at diocesan and equivalent levels by religious denominations; and the transferable learning available from developments described in Community Health and ...
Source: Housing, Care and Support - November 3, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research
Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC): regulating and developing the housing sector workforce
This article lays out the current SSSC approach to regulating the housing sector workforce via rolling out the implementation of work-based qualifications. Development of the workforce is being achieved via the advancement of learning technology work and improving the quality of the leadership and management of services. Originality/value The article outlines the work of the SSSC in Scotland and draws out some general learning points for workforce development.
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Source: Housing, Care and Support - November 3, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research
Building beyond Brexit – what now?
Housing, Care and Support,Volume 19, Issue 3/4, September 2016. Purpose A policy insiders view on the implications of Brexit for housing and welfare in England and Scotland. Why did voters choose to reject the Eu and what happens next as the government prepares for Brexit with no clear route map and growing uncertainty. Will the housing market shrink and what changes lie ahead for housing professionals. Design/methodology/approach Viewpoint Findings Viewpoint Research limitations/implications Viewpoint Originality/value Viewpoint (Source: Housing, Care and Support)
Source: Housing, Care and Support - November 3, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research
LAs are from Mars, HAs are from Venus
Housing, Care and Support,Volume 19, Issue 3/4, September 2016. Purpose ‘A practical guide for improving communications and getting what you want from relationships’ Design/methodology/approach This is an opinion piece Findings This is an opinion piece Originality/value This is an opinion piece (Source: Housing, Care and Support)
Source: Housing, Care and Support - November 3, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research
Inclusive approach: a perspective towards more equitable housing provision?
This study uses a mixed-methods approach by employing a combination of case study and survey methods, whereby the development process is studied through qualitative approaches and specific determinant comparisons of quantitative Z-tests. This study provides data from key informants: end-users (10 occupants), leaders of community-based organizations (2), and supporting NGOs (2) Findings These results indicate that an inclusive approach provides more likely be able to provide low-income households with access to a variety of key resources that are identified as housing development priorities, particularly when compared with...
Source: Housing, Care and Support - November 3, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research
Creational narratives for new housing communities: evidence synthesis
Housing, Care and Support,Volume 19, Issue 3/4, September 2016. Purpose This paper reports the findings of a rapid evidence synthesis commissioned by the Diocese of Winchester with a remit to provide an empirical basis for church contributions to large housing community developments. It sought to respond to three questions concerning new community developments. These related to risks and causes of failure; learning from past corporate and intermediate tier interventions at diocesan and equivalent levels by religious denominations; and the transferable learning available from developments described in Community Health and ...
Source: Housing, Care and Support - November 3, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research
Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC): regulating and developing the housing sector workforce
This article lays out the current SSSC approach to regulating the housing sector workforce via rolling out the implementation of work-based qualifications. Development of the workforce is being achieved via the advancement of learning technology work and improving the quality of the leadership and management of services. Originality/value The article outlines the work of the SSSC in Scotland and draws out some general learning points for workforce development.
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Source: Housing, Care and Support - November 3, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research
Building beyond Brexit – what now?
Housing, Care and Support,Volume 19, Issue 3/4, September 2016. Purpose A policy insiders view on the implications of Brexit for housing and welfare in England and Scotland. Why did voters choose to reject the Eu and what happens next as the government prepares for Brexit with no clear route map and growing uncertainty. Will the housing market shrink and what changes lie ahead for housing professionals. Design/methodology/approach Viewpoint Findings Viewpoint Research limitations/implications Viewpoint Originality/value Viewpoint (Source: Housing, Care and Support)
Source: Housing, Care and Support - November 3, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research
LAs are from Mars, HAs are from Venus
Housing, Care and Support,Volume 19, Issue 3/4, September 2016. Purpose ‘A practical guide for improving communications and getting what you want from relationships’ Design/methodology/approach This is an opinion piece Findings This is an opinion piece Originality/value This is an opinion piece (Source: Housing, Care and Support)
Source: Housing, Care and Support - November 3, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research
Inclusive approach: a perspective towards more equitable housing provision?
This study uses a mixed-methods approach by employing a combination of case study and survey methods, whereby the development process is studied through qualitative approaches and specific determinant comparisons of quantitative Z-tests. This study provides data from key informants: end-users (10 occupants), leaders of community-based organizations (2), and supporting NGOs (2) Findings These results indicate that an inclusive approach provides more likely be able to provide low-income households with access to a variety of key resources that are identified as housing development priorities, particularly when compared with...
Source: Housing, Care and Support - November 3, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research
Modeling housing supply and demand using system dynamics
Housing, Care and Support,Volume 19, Issue 2, Page 64-80, June 2016. Purpose The housing sector in Egypt represents a considerable share of the gross domestic product (GDP) and accordingly the economy. Further, it is considered vital for any population around the world, because it provides the shelter needed by people. Egyptian housing market is facing many problems which need to be solved. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach This research reviews and analyzes the Egyptian public and private housing market ’s key variables. As such, it highlights the importance of informed decision makin...
Source: Housing, Care and Support - October 9, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research
Access to social support among homeless urban women and men in Tehran (Iran)
In this study, a survey method was used with an administrated questionnaire. Participants were recruited from among the homeless people (men and women) who used the municipal social services in shelters and social service centers in Tehran. The main variables in this study included frequency of contact, social support, and gender. Find ings The results have shown significant differences between homeless men and homeless women in terms of frequency of contact and receipt of social support. Homeless women contacted their network members more often than did homeless men and also received more support. There seems to be a str...
Source: Housing, Care and Support - October 9, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research
