title: From pillar to post: homeless women's experiences of social care.
abstract: This paper reports findings from a longitudinal study of homeless women. Thirty-eight women were recruited with a retention rate of 58% over three rounds of interviews. Interviews explored specific events in women's lives, their current living arrangements and how their experiences and needs, including for social care, changed over time. Data were analysed thematically using a priori codes. Women reported a range of complex issues, consistent with experiences of deep social exclusion and received support from both statutory and voluntary agencies. Although women appreciated the support they received, many reported that services were fragmented and rarely personalised to their needs.
authors.affiliation: School for Policy Studies, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK.
authors.forename: Ailsa
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Cameron
authors.affiliation: School for Policy Studies, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK.
authors.forename: Hilary
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Abrahams
authors.affiliation: School for Policy Studies, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK.
authors.forename: Karen
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Morgan
authors.affiliation: School for Policy Studies, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK.
authors.forename: Emma
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Williamson
authors.affiliation: School for Policy Studies, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK.
authors.forename: Lorna
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Henry
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006703:Ill-Housed Persons / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D008137:Longitudinal Studies; D008875:Middle Aged; D020380:Needs Assessment; D012947:Social Work / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D006113:United Kingdom; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: fragmentation; homelessness; personalisation; social care