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Adult Social Care Law in England
John Williams
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Description for Adult Social Care Law in England
Paperback. Intertwining case scenarios with clear explanations of social work law and policy, this text clearly illustrates the complex relationship between legal powers and duties on the one hand and professional values on the other. It addresses this dilemma and exemplifies possible courses of action to aid readers in their practice. Series: Reshaping Social Work. Num Pages: 216 pages, Standard Series Features. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1DBKW; JKSN; LNT. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 236 x 159 x 12. Weight in Grams: 334.
Social work law is at the foundation of all social work practice, from shaping professional boundaries to determining the level of intervention. Every case is complex and unique and therefore requires different legal treatment; this means it is absolutely vital that social workers not only understand the law, but are able to critically analyse the legal framework and apply it to their practice.
This book provides students and practitioners with an essential guide to adult social care law. It lays out the key case law, core legislation and the HSPCC standards as they apply to different areas of ... Read more
Social work law is at the foundation of all social work practice, from shaping professional boundaries to determining the level of intervention. Every case is complex and unique and therefore requires different legal treatment; this means it is absolutely vital that social workers not only understand the law, but are able to critically analyse the legal framework and apply it to their practice.
This book provides students and practitioners with an essential guide to adult social care law. It lays out the key case law, core legislation and the HSPCC standards as they apply to different areas of ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Condition
New
Series
Reshaping Social Work
Number of Pages
216
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780230280106
SKU
V9780230280106
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-10
About John Williams
John Williams is Head of Department and Professor of Law at Aberystwyth University, Wales Gwyneth Roberts is an Honorary Research Fellow at Bangor University, Wales Aled Griffiths is Deputy Head and Teaching Fellow, School of Law at Bangor University, Wales
Reviews for Adult Social Care Law in England
'It is great to have a book which perceptively emphasises those practice areas of major concern in adult social care law, including capacity, safeguarding and support for carers. It is accessible, engaging and readable and encourages reflection and critical engagement. It can be strongly recommended to social worker students and practitioners alike.' - Robert Johns, formerly Head of Social Work, ... Read more