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A Haven for the Severely Disabled Within the Context of a Comprehensive Psychiatric Community Service

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 January 2018

J. K. Wing  and
R. Furlong
J. K. Wing*
Affiliation:
Professor of Social Psychiatry, MRC Social Psychiatry Unit, Institute of Psychiatry, De Crespigny Park, London SES 8AF
R. Furlong
Affiliation:
Frieen Hospital, Friern Barnet Road, London N11 3BP
*
Correspondence
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The priorities accorded severely disabled or disturbed long-stay patients in Regional and District planning strategies vary enormously. A scheme to cater for the needs of this group is described. The scheme includes: non-stigmatising housing; a domestic regime, daytime occupation and leisure activities offering forms of enabling and caring that foster the highest possible levels of functioning; a secure home; private and peaceful outdoor space; and graduated steps towards independence that allow for the possibility of relapse. The central concept is the establishment of a Community for people with severe difficulties in making social contacts. The importance of integrating the scheme into a comprehensive District psychiatric service is emphasised.

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The British Journal of Psychiatry , Volume 149 , Issue 4 , October 1986 , pp. 449 - 457
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Copyright © 1986 The Royal College of Psychiatrists 

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