TY - BOOK AU - Percy-Smith, J TI - Needs assessments in public policy SN - 0335195954 PY - 1996/// CY - Buckingham PB - Open University Press KW - Needs KW - Health Needs KW - Social Needs N1 - Assessing needs : theory & practice ; Needs & public services ; Methodologies for needs assessment ; Needs assessment & community care ; Health needs assessment ; Assessing community needs ; Assessing housing needs ; Assessing needs for legal services ; Assessing labour market & training needs ; Conclusion : themes & issues N2 - Examines the ways in which needs are assessed in relation to a range of public services. Discusses the theory and practice of needs assessment and presents a series of policy specific case studies where needs assessments are being used, including : health, housing, community care, legal aid and training ER -