Sitra bulletin
The Sitra bulletin comes out nine times a year, covering policy and best practice in the supported housing sector, with contributions from providers, commissioners and policy makers. It is available only to Sitra members.
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Latest issue: March/April 2012
The latest issue of the Sitra bulletin includes a lead article by Rachel Thomas Supporting People Individual Budgets – the Cornwall experience in which she shares her council’s experience of offering money for housing related support to individuals in need.
Other articles include:
European Union procurement rules to change
Sitra’s Glynis Sampey reports on changes on the way for social, health and educational service procurement.
Tiny film, big impact
Sue Pettigrew from St Michael’s Fellowship explains how her organisation is offering families a new approach to tackling gang violence.
Still going strong
Farida Barlas from Brent Mind describes how the work of Healthy Minds continued after the initial funding came to an end.
Accessing ex-client records across multiple services
Trevor Pickup from the Society of St James describes a new threat to the existence of his organisation.
Bringing back the art of talking
Tracey Faraday-Drake makes the case for mediation.
Better joint working needed
Sitra’s Adam Knight-Markiegi reviews a new discussion document about Payment by Results and personalisation in mental health.
