Contributes to the debate on contemporary health policy aimed at closing mental hospitals through an exploration of the experiences of a group of people with a history of schizophrenic illness, who are living in the community. 'This is an important book, which should be read by all those responsible for mental health policy.' - Anthony Storr, The Independent on Sunday`This is a book of interest ot anyone concerned with the social fate of people with a long history of schizophrenic illness... It has implications for all who are concerned with the implementation of current social policies to re-establish psychiatric patients in the community.' - Rosemary Morrison , International Social Work