Reconceptualising Work with 'Carers' - New Directions for Policy and Practice (Paperback)

In the wake of the profound changes in policy and practice around caring over the past ten years, this volume takes a fresh look at the social and legal status of carers. Demonstrating the scope and diversity of 'caring', the contributors highlight the positive aspects of caring and the interdependence of many caring relationships but also broach the sensitive and complex subject of `poor' care and the importance of identifying and meeting the needs of 'hidden carers'. Arguing that policy and practice must take account of both carers' and users' interests, the contributors re-evaluate the existing role of carers in developing new ideas in the planning and delivery of their services. Each of the book's chapters points to the future and looks at alternative and innovative ways forward in relation to thinking, policy and practice. This will make essential reading for social work and social science academics and students; professionals in the statutory, voluntary and independent sectors looking after the interests of carers; health and social care practitioners; nurses and care agency workers.

General

Imprint:	Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Research Highlights in Social Work
Release date:	November 2002
First published:	2002
Contributors:	Gordon Grant • Paul Ramcharan
Editors:	Kirsten Stalker
Dimensions:	232 x 157 x 12mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	208
ISBN-13:	978-1-84310-118-5
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social welfare & social services > General
LSN:	1-84310-118-1
Barcode:	9781843101185

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