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Although there is growing interest among health and social care
professionals in the social and therapeutic value of horticulture,
there is little evidence that demonstrates the range of outcomes
for vulnerable groups, including those with learning difficulties
and mental health problems. Growing Together project, the first
detailed study of horticulture and gardening projects across the
UK. Drawing on the results of a survey of over 800 projects, and
in-depth case studies and interviews with vulnerable adults who use
horticulture and gardening as a form of therapy, the report:
describes and discusses the benefits to vulnerable adults of
attending gardening and horticulture projects, provides demographic
information about the distribution of projects in the UK and
participation in these projects by vulnerable adults, analyses the
processes involved in promoting and achieving health and well being
outcomes using gardening, horticulture and related activities,
makes policy and practice recommendations in respect of how best to
promote social inclusion using social and therapeutic horticulture.
Horticulture and gardening activity is used as a therapy in the UK
for growing numbers of vulnerable people, including those with
mental health problems, learning difficulties and other health and
social problems. However, until now little published work has
focused on how horticulture and gardening can help to promote
social inclusion for these vulnerable groups. This guide looks at
the ways in which social and therapeutic horticulture (STH)
projects can help foster independence, build self esteem and
confidence and provide training and employment opportunities for
people with health or social problems. This guide will be useful
for anyone thinking about setting up STH services for vulnerable
groups or for those already providing STH support but who want to
understand further the nature and extent of provision currently
available in the UK. The Growing Together project is a partnership
between Loughborough University and Thrive and has been funded by
the Big Lottery Fund. This guide complements a research study,
Health, well-being and social inclusion: Therapeutic horticulture
in the UK, which is also available from The Policy Press.
Meet Carly. Carly is a young person caring for her mother who has
Multiple Sclerosis and depression. Part of the best-selling Can I
Tell You about... series, this book raises awareness about children
who live with and care for parents or other relatives in the home.
It describes what young carers like Carly do, and the practical and
emotional impact caring can have on home and school life, both
positive and negative. It also explains what support is available
for young carers, including from family, friends and teachers as
well as other professionals and online. Carly's story will help
young carers explore their worries and concerns, and help family
members and professionals support young carers.
This book examines the nature of participatory research in the
social sciences and its role in increasing participation among
vulnerable or marginalised populations. Drawing on engaging
in-depth case studies, it examines the ways in which inclusion and
collaboration in research can be enhanced among vulnerable
participants, such as those with profound learning difficulties,
victims of abuse and trauma and multiply vulnerable children and
young people, and shows how useful it can be with these groups. The
book will be an invaluable resource for students, researchers and
academics in many countries who want to put participatory research
methods into practice.
This book examines the nature of participatory research in the
social sciences and its role in increasing participation among
vulnerable or marginalised populations. Drawing on engaging
in-depth case studies, it examines the ways in which inclusion and
collaboration in research can be enhanced among vulnerable
participants, such as those with profound learning difficulties,
victims of abuse and trauma and multiply vulnerable children and
young people, and shows how useful it can be with these groups. The
book will be an invaluable resource for students, researchers and
academics in many countries who want to put participatory research
methods into practice.
Little is known about the experiences of children living in
families affected by severe and enduring mental illness. This is
the first in-depth study of children and young people caring for
parents affected in this way. Drawing on primary research data
collected from 40 families, the book presents the perspectives of
children (young carers), their parents and the key professionals in
contact with them. Children caring for parents with mental illness
makes an invaluable contribution to the growing evidence base on
parental mental illness and outcomes for children. It: * is the
first research-based text to examine the experiences and needs of
children caring for parents with severe mental illness; * provides
the perspectives of children, parents and key professionals in
contact with these families; * reviews existing medical, social,
child protection and young carers literatures on parental mental
illness and consequences for children; * provides a chronology and
guide to relevant law and policy affecting young carers and parents
with severe mental illness; * makes concrete recommendations and
suggestions for improving policy and professional practice; *
contributes to the growing evidence base on parental mental illness
and outcomes for children and families.
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