Most nurses report on caseloads in terms of numbers, but this does not capture the complex needs of this client group and their vulnerabilities. Commissioners and planners likewise tend to look at caseloads, but often do not take in to account the multiple and complex needs that homeless families (both adults and children) present with, and therefore do not always commit adequate resources to deal with these families. This document helps address this issue.
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A guidance document for community nurses about how to measure the specific healthcare needs of homeless families