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paperback. This timely report examines the strategic changes that are occurring within learning disability services as a result of the 2001 Valuing People White Paper. It offers evidence-based examples of good practice for all those involved in planning strategic changes to, or implementing change within, services for people with learning disabilities. Num Pages: 96 pages. BIC Classification: JFFG; JKS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 297 x 210 x 5. Weight in Grams: 476.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9781861345721
- ISBN
- 9781861345721
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Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 29.12
€ 29.99
€ 29.12
Paperback. This major new book provides, for the first time, a detailed evaluation of policies on poverty and social exclusion since 1997, and their effects. Bringing together leading experts in the field, it considers the challenges the government has faced, the policies chosen and the targets set in order to assess results. Editor(s): Hills, John; Stewart, Kitty. Series: Case Studies on Poverty, Place and Policy. Num Pages: 408 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HPQ; JKS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 260 x 239 x 23. Weight in Grams: 684.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861345776
- ISBN
- 9781861345776
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€ 35.99€ 35.15
€ 35.99
€ 35.15
paperback. The literature on depression in old age has tended to be dominated by the medical model with its focus on symptoms and treatment. This report breaks new ground by adopting a psycho-social approach - one that explores depression in the context of the everyday lives of older people. Num Pages: 64 pages. BIC Classification: JKSG; MBPK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 5. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 64
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9781861346421
- ISBN
- 9781861346421
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Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 26.85
€ 26.99
€ 26.85
paperback. This report presents an evaluation of a programme to integrate drug and alcohol treatment with mental health services, education, training and employment support. It provides an invaluable insight into the challenges and difficulties of integrating services in this way and highlights important lessons for central and regional government. Series: Researching Criminal Justice Series. Num Pages: 88 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFH1; JKVQ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 170. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 88
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9781861346605
- ISBN
- 9781861346605
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€ 26.99€ 26.75
€ 26.99
€ 26.75
paperback. This book is the first comprehensive exploration of an issue of growing importance to policy makers, academics, practitioners and students. It brings together contributions from prominent scholars to provide a range of theoretical perspectives, analysis and research about the role of housing and urban governance in addressing anti-social behaviour. Num Pages: 360 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1DBKW; JKSB; LNFR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 159 x 20. Weight in Grams: 546.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861346841
- ISBN
- 9781861346841
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Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 38.77
€ 40.99
€ 38.77
Paperback. This book provides an engaging analysis of how older people manage the ageing experience and gives the reader an insight into what this means for policy and practice. Series: Ageing and the Lifecourse Series. Num Pages: 248 pages, figures. BIC Classification: JFSP31; JKSG. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 239 x 174 x 14. Weight in Grams: 428.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861348852
- ISBN
- 9781861348852
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Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 38.45
€ 40.99
€ 38.45
paperback. This book's striking message is that palliative care does not deliver on its aims to value people who are dying and make death and dying a natural part of life. Applying Social Role Valorisation, it argues for the de-institutionalisation of palliative care and recommends an alternative framework to current approaches. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: JKS; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 408.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9781861349217
- ISBN
- 9781861349217
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Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 37.58
€ 38.99
€ 37.58
Paperback. Aimed at clinical practitioners, mental health professionals, social workers, and other human service professionals, this book can be used as a manual by practitioners and as a textbook for courses and training programs. Num Pages: 352 pages, 10, 17 text boxes, 3 worksheets. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 520.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781442614017
- ISBN
- 9781442614017
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Condition: New
€ 43.99€ 39.41
€ 43.99
€ 39.41
hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447300274
- ISBN
- 9781447300274
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Condition: New
€ 104.37
€ 104.37
hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447301042
- ISBN
- 9781447301042
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Condition: New
€ 104.37
€ 104.37
paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447305842
- ISBN
- 9781447305842
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Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 38.45
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Paperback. Explores the dilemmas and tensions that practitioners are compelled to resolve in their work. Drawing on a broad range of theories, this title outlines the knowledge, skills and values that enable practitioners to respond effectively to the demands made of them in fluid contexts. Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 18. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Polity Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745623832
- ISBN
- 9780745623832
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Condition: New
€ 25.82
€ 25.82
paperback. Num Pages: 272 pages, 4 b&w photos, 1 table. BIC Classification: JFFN; JKSB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 354.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- University of Minnesota Press United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780816650767
- ISBN
- 9780816650767
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Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 25.12
€ 26.99
€ 25.12
paperback. Series: Sozialraumforschung und Sozialraumarbeit. BIC Classification: JKSN. Dimension: 210 x 148. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2023
- Publisher
- Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden
- Edition
- 1. Aufl. 2023
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783658150242
- ISBN
- 9783658150242
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Condition: New
€ 42.84
€ 42.84
Paperback. This book provides the theoretical context for the Youth Empowerment Partnership Programme programme. It gives a full account of the process and outcomes of its unique development and reflects on the lessons learnt for future policy. Num Pages: 176 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 233 x 162 x 12. Weight in Grams: 352.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447305927
- ISBN
- 9781447305927
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Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 38.54
€ 40.99
€ 38.54
hardcover. Social work and poverty: A critical approach provides a timely review of the key issues facing social workers and service users in working together to combat poverty, covering key areas including access to food, obesity and drug use. Num Pages: 176 pages, 8 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: JFFA; JKSN. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 172 x 15. Weight in Grams: 449.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447307952
- ISBN
- 9781447307952
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Condition: New
€ 91.66
€ 91.66
paperback. This report provides a critical analysis of the impact the Supporting People programme has had on housing and support for people with learning disabilities. It explores not only outcomes for service users, but also the implications of these for provider organisations and commissioners of social care. A free pdf version is available at jrf.org.uk Num Pages: 80 pages. BIC Classification: JKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 295 x 211 x 6. Weight in Grams: 312.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 80
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847420428
- ISBN
- 9781847420428
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Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 25.57
€ 25.99
€ 25.57
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847420619
- ISBN
- 9781847420619
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Condition: New
€ 16.13
€ 16.13
The Use and Impact of Dispersal Orders. Sticking Plasters and Wake-up ...
Crawford, Adam; Lister, Stuart
paperback. This report provides the first in-depth study of the use and impact of dispersal orders. A free pdf version of this report is available online at www.jrf.org.uk Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 8. Weight in Grams: 358.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9781847420787
- ISBN
- 9781847420787
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Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 26.77
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€ 26.77
Paperback. Direct practice with children and young people has moved to centre stage in policy and practice within Children' Services. This book equips student social workers and other practitioners wishing to update their learning with the knowledge and capabilities needed for effective practice. Series: Social Work in Practice Series. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JKSB1; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 173 x 14. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847422828
- ISBN
- 9781847422828
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Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 27.96
€ 27.99
€ 27.96
Paperback. This new and updated third edition of the best-selling "Calculating a fair price for care" estimates the potential cost to the public sector of paying fair market fees to a fully modernised care home sector. Num Pages: 56 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 5. Weight in Grams: 218.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 56
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847423153
- ISBN
- 9781847423153
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Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 26.75
€ 26.99
€ 26.75
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2 Rev Upd
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847423177
- ISBN
- 9781847423177
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Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 26.85
€ 26.99
€ 26.85
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847423481
- ISBN
- 9781847423481
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Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 33.99
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Paperback. This substantially updated second edition highlights key developments in commissioning for health and social care under both the UK New Labour and the Coalition governments, focusing on the key policy and practice dilemmas facing community health and social services. Series: Understanding Welfare: Social Issues, Policy and Practice Series. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white line drawings, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 174 x 241 x 12. Weight in Grams: 400.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847426239
- ISBN
- 9781847426239
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 31.46
€ 32.99
€ 31.46