Social Work with People with Learning Difficulties

Making a Difference

AvSusan Hunter,Denis Rowley

Häftad, Engelska, 2015

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Beskrivning

In the field of learning difficulties there has been a revolution in professional understanding and user aspirations towards delivery of services. Institutional models no longer prevail; language, attitudes and practices have been transformed.Full of up-to-date case studies, practice examples and points for reflection, this exciting textbook explores how to embed this culture shift into mainstream services. It explores theoretical frameworks for working with people with learning difficulties and examines the role of services and the social worker, drawing on person-centred, community-centred and family involvement perspectives.Essential reading for anyone studying social work or nursing people with learning difficulties.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2015-07-29
Mått:172 x 240 x 15 mm
Vikt:440 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Social Work in Practice
Antal sidor:248
Förlag:Bristol University Press
ISBN:9781861348784

Utforska kategorier

Socialt arbete och välfärd inom Samhälle och politik

Mer om författaren

Prior to retiring, Susan Hunter was a senior lecturer in social work with research and teaching interests in learning difficulties, ageing and adult support and protection (ASP). She is independent vice chair of an ASP committee; Denis Rowley is Project Consultant with Thera Trust Development Team. He was previously Director of Equal Futures. He has worked with people with learning difficulties and their families for over four decades.

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"This book will be an invaluable support for social work and social care professionals seeking to develop their role in ways which promote inclusive and valued lives for people who need to rely on services." Professor Jan Walmsley, Assistant Director, The Health Foundation

Innehållsförteckning

1. Introduction:;Part 1: Context;2. Key Ideas;3. Historical and Contemporary Policy Context;4. Underlying Conceptual Frameworks;Part 2: Transitional points;5. Transition to Adulthood;6. Setting Up A Home;7. Getting a job: from occupation to employment; 8. Founding families and having children;9. Growing older;10. Capacity, Risk and Protection;11. Supporting people with complex needs;12. Challenges for Social Work Practitioners;Part 3: Conclusion;13. Conclusion.