Accommodation Plus rights as a part of care

Relationship between housing and social care services

Housing authorities have statutory functions relating to homeless persons and people seeking Council housing. If they have retained council house stock, they also have housing management functions in respect of those homes, and the ordinary maintenance responsibilities of land owners and landlords under statute and common law principles. However, the National Assistance Act and Mental […]

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Housing Associations and social care

The role of Housing Associations in social care and inclusion revolves around their dual status as providers of accommodation as well as domiciliary care. This capacity (not all housing associations provide care as well as a place to live) makes the concept perfect for maximising the autonomy and independence of people who need a little

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