Establishing good practice in risk assessment

Abstract

THE NEED FOR RISK assessment policies in relation to work with supported housing residents is both a legal requirement and a widely accepted aspect of good practice.This article looks at the issues and principles which guide the development of risk assessment policies in supported housing, and refers to two agencies: the Stonham Substance Misuse Service in Cornwall, which provides supportive housing for people who wish to live without substance misuse, and Western Challenge Housing Association, which has a range of general‐needs and supported housing provision.