The Myth of Community Care

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This texts illuminates the percieved faliure of 'community care'. The authors' approach offers a practical alternative to the current system.This text aims to throw new light on the current debate around the perceived "failure" of community care. The debate is being carried out not only among therapists, planners and providers, but also amongst consumers of that care and the general public. The author argues that as community care is not working, there is an alternative, more natural neighbourhood model to explore.