Social Work with Older People: Approaches to Person-Centred Practice

Barbara Hall worked as a social worker and manager in mental health. She was Head of Training and Development for West Sussex County Council, and is an Associate Lecturer, at the University of Chichester, UK. Terry Scragg worked as a social worker in health and social care services, with people with learning disabilities and older people, and subsequently as a lecturer in social work. He is currently working as a practice assessor with students completing their social work degree at the University of Chichester, UK.

• IntroductionPart One - Setting the Context and Importance of ValuesChapter One - Reflective Social Work Practice with Older People: the professional and the organizationChapter Two - Contextualising the Experience of Older PeoplePart Two - Equality and Diversity in Working with Older PeopleChapter Three - Working with Older People from Black and Ethnic MinoritiesChapter Four - Working with Older People with Mental Health NeedsChapter Five - Working with Older People with DementiaChapter Six - Working with Older People with Learning DisabilitiesChapter Seven - Working with Older People with Long Term ConditionsChapter Eight - Working with Loss and Bereavement in Older PeopleChapter Nine - Working with Older People and SexualityChapter Ten - Working with Older People and SpiritualityPart Three - Enhancing the Well-being of Older People and Safeguarding IssuesChapter Eleven - Skills in Working with RiskChapter Twelve - Skills in Safeguarding and Supporting Older People