Publisher's Synopsis
Adopting a multidisciplinary approach, the book examines the development of community mental health services in Wales. Service administrators, mental health professionals, service users and academic researchers discuss the key issues in the provision of community-based services and critically appraise the consequences of recent policy changes. - - Presenting the results of a detailed empirical study, the book evaluates the impact of community care on the well-being and quality of life of continuing care clients, the quality of care provision in the community and the cost-effectiveness of community care schemes. - - This book is unique in that it draws together a range of professional and disciplinary perspectives in critically evaluating the impact and future development of community mental health care policies. The issues addressed in this book are of direct relevance to the implementation of community care policies throughout Britain and elsewhere.
