Working with Older People

Denise Tanner is Lecturer in Social Work at the University of Warwick, UK. John Harris is Professor in the School of Health and Social Studies, University of Warwick, UK.

• Introduction 1. Understanding Later Life 2. The Policy Context of Work with Older People 3. Assessing the Needs of Older People 4. Planning and Providing Support Services 5. Skills in Working with Older People 6. Working in Partnership to Plan and Deliver Services 7. Values-Based Practice 8. Activities: Pointers to the Issues

‘Working with Older People is a welcome new resource for social work students, practitioners and educators. The book is thoughtfully structured and written in a refreshingly accessible style, which does not compromise either the depth of discussion or the range of sources and issues presented… an unusually enjoyable and accessible read.’ – Journal of Social Work‘Working with Older People deserves to be on reading lists on social work courses because it successfully combines discussion of relevant theory, legislation, policy and practice issues in ways that are accessible without being simplistic.’ – Ageing and Society