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From pillar to post: homeless women's experiences of social care
Author(s) -
Cameron Ailsa,
Abrahams Hilary,
Morgan Karen,
Williamson Emma,
Henry Lorna
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
health and social care in the community
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.984
H-Index - 68
eISSN - 1365-2524
pISSN - 0966-0410
DOI - 10.1111/hsc.12211
Subject(s) - statutory law , pillar , social exclusion , social care , social support , psychology , qualitative research , nursing , gerontology , medicine , political science , social psychology , sociology , structural engineering , law , social science , engineering
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.