Beschreibung:
This book supports busy practitioners studying on the Post-Qualifying Awards for Social Work with Adults. Fully updated to cover the latest legislation, the material in this book is presented as a series of self-contained chapters, written by different authors, which takes the reader beyond pure facts and offers many differing and thought-provoking viewpoints. The text is packed with helpful tips and really encourages readers to engage with their client groups and to reflect upon practice in a more meaningful way.
IntroductionWelfare policy: Context of community careThe changing face of community care: Assessment, personalisation and outcomesThe Mental Capacity Act 2005The older person's social care and the enabling serviceIntermediate care: Implications for service usersTo what extent is self-directed support actually self-directed by people with learning disabilities?Caring for older people: Informal care and carersPromoting inclusiveness: Developing empowering practice with minority groups of older peopleEclectic models in working with learning disabled people - an overview of some key issues concerning health and wellnessPeople with learning difficulties - Issues of vulnerabilitySafeguarding adults for community care