... and challenges of the group and the experiences of its members are reported with a view to sharing learning that may influence future co-production initiatives with experts by experience and service provision for those experiencing multiple disadvantage. Originality/value The insights provided...

...Rachel Moreton; Jo Welford; Beth Collinson; Laura Greason; Chris Milner Purpose This paper aims to explore the barriers to accessing mental health support for people experiencing multiple disadvantage along with some potential solutions for attempting to overcome these. It draws on evidence...

...Alice Lemkes Purpose This paper aims to remove the self-evidence of the concept of severe and multiple disadvantage (SMD) by drawing upon a historical as well as a critical perspective to show its contingency. Design/methodology/approach This paper will introduce the concept of SMD...

... case conferences for clients experiencing multiple disadvantage (MD). Design/methodology/approach Deploying a case study approach, this study explores why a TAM-coordinated approach is beneficial for people experiencing MD. Findings The authors explore why the need for effective case...

...Lauren Bennett; Philippa Iwnicki Purpose The Inspiring Change Manchester (ICM) programme has aimed to improve outcomes, including employability, for people experiencing multiple disadvantage in Manchester. This paper aims to compare learning from the ICM partnership with wider literature...

... Licensed re-use rights only Multiple disadvantage Situational analysis Fair access Housing First Systems thinking Failure demand Multiple disadvantage has been defined as “experience of two or more of homelessness, offending, substance misuse and mental ill health” (Lamb et al...

...Charlotte Cooke; Kate Jones; Rebecca Rieley; Sandra Sylvester Purpose The purpose of this paper is to consider how a South East project approached systems change to improve unsupported temporary accommodation (UTA) and the changes made for people experiencing multiple disadvantage (“multiple...

...Rupert Burge; Anna Tickle; Nima Moghaddam Purpose Implementing trauma informed care (TIC) for individuals facing homelessness and multiple disadvantage is proposed to help both service users and staff work effectively and therapeutically together. However, the effectiveness of implementing TIC via...