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| Older homeless people in London | | Author(s) | Kenneth Kelling |
| Corporate Author | Age Concern Greater London |
| Publisher | Age Concern Greater London, London, 1991 |
| Pages | 61 pp |
| Source | Age Concern Greater London, 54 Knatchbull Road, London SE5 9QY. |
| Keywords | Homelessness ; London. |
| Annotation | The focus of this report is on people over the age of 50 who are sleeping rough or who are living in short-term direct-access hostel accommodation. The report looks at who London's older homeless are; why they are homeless; how well they are served by policies and practice; and the action necessary to meet their needs. A homeless lifestyle tends to exaggerate the effects of ageing: homeless people in their 50s may well have the same care needs as those who are in their 60s or 70s and in permanent housing. The report concludes that homelessness will persist and worsen, until community care policies and resource allocations provide for the necessary links between health, housing and support services. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-911120010 B |
| Classmark | K4A: 82L |
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