Social Work with Older People

Häftad, Engelska, 2008

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This second edition looks in detail at the role of the social worker who engages with older people. It enables the reader to develop the key skills required to understand the mental and physical needs of older people in society while encouraging plenty of discussion and critical, independent thought. Furthermore, this book is a source of contemporary research and offers the reader insights into government legislation and policy. It is an essential read for any student who wants to develop a distinctive focus on social work with older people.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2008-08-08
Mått171 x 246 x 14 mm
Vikt420 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
SerieTransforming Social Work Practice Series
Antal sidor204
Upplaga2
FörlagSAGE Publications
ISBN9781844451555

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Karin Crawford is a Principal Teaching Fellow in the School of Health and Social Care and Director of Teaching and Learning for the Faculty of Health, Life and Social Sciences at the University of Lincoln. Janet Walker is Senior Lecturer in Social Work at the University of Lincoln. She has a particular interest in the development of social care training, having managed local authority social services training prior to joining the University. Janet also has considerable experience of working in children′s services as a social worker and a manager.

Values and ethics in social work with older peopleThe changing context of social work practice with older peopleThe legal and political context of social work practice with older peopleSpecific areas of social work practice with older people - mental health and learning disabilitySpecific areas of social work practice with older people - sensory impairment and physical impairmentVulnerability and abusePartnership and participation