International Social Work
Volume 55, Issue 5, 2012, Pages 662-674

Under the radar: Impact of policies of localism on substance misuse services for refugee and asylum seeking communities (Article)

Mills K.*
  • a School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, University of Hertfordshire, 1F300, Wright Building, College Lane, Hatfield AL10 9AB, United Kingdom

Abstract

Drug services struggle to respond to the UK's minority communities. Despite some success, suspicion persists. The UK government has advanced localism as a mechanism for supporting communities in developing systems which will meet their needs. Drawing upon three research projects, this article examines the needs of asylum seekers and refugees, the formation of communities and the barriers which leave individuals unnoticed. It explores the potential of localism to engage and support drug users in new communities. © The Author(s) 2012.

Author Keywords

Substance misuse Drugs drug treatment Big Society Asylum Localism Refugee

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Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84864796036&doi=10.1177%2f0020872812447637&partnerID=40&md5=03a471aae9ad52e27078d014854ac644
DOI: 10.1177/0020872812447637
ISSN: 00208728
Cited by: 1
Original Language: English