A core theme presented in both books is the recommendation that housingproviders adopt a settings-based approach to health promotion. Thisrequires a commitment to health in all its facets in order for it to beincorporated into every aspect of the daily functioning of aproject.
The Practical Guide contains a thorough list of the health-relatedissues that might occur in supported housing and, encouragingly,includes the health and development of staff as an important factorwithin a settings-based ethos. Furthermore, one chapter details numerousweb sites and organisations to refer to for information, and highlightsthe benefits of involving young people as experts in their healthrequirements. A further section contains a list of health partners thatare likely to be active in this field.
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