Honeylands' role in the pre-school years: II. Patterns of use; and III. Factors inhibiting use.

This is the second paper arising from an independent evaluation of Honeylands' role in the pre-school years. The study was based on interviews with parents of young handicapped children in the Exeter area, both 'users' and 'non-users' of Honeylands' services. In the first section of the paper we examine the ways in which parents made use of Honeylands' facilities. Residential care, both regular and 'on demand' is considered in particular detail. We then go on to examine the reasons for non-use and the factors inhibiting the use made by 'user' families. After considering some objective factors which may effect take-up, we discuss more generally the dilemma of accepting help.