This book is concerned with day services for adults: in particular, adults whose disabilities or other special circumstances lead them to require professional support for some of the activities and attainments of ordinary living. The main groups to be considered are older people including those with dementia; adults with learning disabilities; people with mental health problems; and people without a stable home life. Users of day services are neither entirely dependent on formal services, nor fully able to maintain a satisfactory way of living without professional help.