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paperback. This report provides a summary of the results from a major international research project, funded by UNICEF, on child rights and child poverty in the developing world. Series: Studies in Poverty, Inequality and Social Exclusion Series. Num Pages: 44 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QFG; JFFA; JFSP1; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 297 x 210 x 6. Weight in Grams: 198.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 44
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9781861345592
- ISBN
- 9781861345592
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Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 25.77
€ 25.99
€ 25.77
paperback. This book evaluates the extensive and innovative range of housing services that have been developed for 16-17 year olds living in Newcastle. It provides vital indicators to other authorities and nominated RSLs of the approaches that they can take to increase successful tenancies and independent living among this age group. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: JFSP2; JKSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9781861345325
- ISBN
- 9781861345325
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€ 35.99€ 35.03
€ 35.99
€ 35.03
paperback. Important reforms are taking place in children's services in the UK, with a move towards greater integration. In England, Scotland and Sweden, early childhood education and care, childcare for older children, and schools are now the responsibility of education departments. This book is the first to examine this major shift in policy. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1DBKS; 1DNS; JKSB1; JN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 384.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9781861345288
- ISBN
- 9781861345288
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Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 32.68
€ 33.99
€ 32.68
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861345240
- ISBN
- 9781861345240
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Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 41.12
€ 42.99
€ 41.12
paperback. This best practice guide to providing information for users of multi-agency services for disabled children is an invaluable resource for professionals, parents and carers. Num Pages: 88 pages, 5 figures. BIC Classification: JKS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 6. Weight in Grams: 366.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 88
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861344298
- ISBN
- 9781861344298
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Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 26.88
€ 26.99
€ 26.88
paperback. Dominant social work and social care discourses on 'race' and ethnicity often fail to incorporate an Irish dimension. This book challenges this omission and provides new insights into how social work has engaged with Irish children and their families, historically and to the present day. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 156. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9781861344113
- ISBN
- 9781861344113
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Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 38.86
€ 40.99
€ 38.86
Paperback. This report focuses on the use of technology to extend effective governance through remote access and electronic communication in housing associations. It also examines current practice in developing e-strategies, identifies good practice and considers the potential of ICT in enhancing service delivery, accountability and empowering residents. Num Pages: 72 pages, 2tabs. BIC Classification: JKSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 297 x 210 x 6. Weight in Grams: 770.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 72
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861343987
- ISBN
- 9781861343987
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€ 27.99€ 27.95
€ 27.99
€ 27.95
hardcover. Based on documentary research and extensive interviews, this book breaks new ground by relating the personal histories of child care pioneers to wider policy and practice developments. Num Pages: 232 pages, ports. BIC Classification: BG; JKSB1. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 148. Weight in Grams: 421.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- SKU
- V9781861343536
- ISBN
- 9781861343536
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Condition: New
€ 83.46
€ 83.46
paperback. The government's NHS Plan emphasises the importance of services users' views. This report provides practical guidance on how to ensure that older people's views are heard, acted on, and monitored, in relation to service quality. It makes recommendations for ensuring that older people's views become an integral part of home care service provision. Series: Community Care into Practice Series. Num Pages: 80 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JFSP31; JKSB; JKSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 295 x 210 x 6. Weight in Grams: 326.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 80
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9781861343529
- ISBN
- 9781861343529
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Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 26.96
€ 26.99
€ 26.96
paperback. This ground-breaking book examines how shifting gender relations in successive cohorts interact with pension reforms, raising questions about distributional equity in the context of gendered familial responsibilities. New patterns of pension advantage are emerging, influenced by partnership status, parenthood, class and ethnicity. Num Pages: 152 pages, 42figs.18tabs. BIC Classification: JFSJ; JFSP31; JKSB; KFFP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156. Weight in Grams: 251.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 152
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861343376
- ISBN
- 9781861343376
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Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 37.67
€ 38.99
€ 37.67
Paperback. Reflecting realities explores participants' perspectives on participation structures; capacity building and the technical and professional support available; and systems for monitoring and evaluating regeneration programmes. The report includes recommendations for national and regional government, local authorities and community organisations. Series: Area Regeneration Series. Num Pages: 60 pages, 4figs. BIC Classification: JFSG; JKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210. Weight in Grams: 260.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 60
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861342706
- ISBN
- 9781861342706
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Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 26.89
€ 26.99
€ 26.89
Paperback. Analyzes experience of partnerships in different policy fields. Its broad coverage goes beyond the confines of statutory partnerships, addressing other important forms of collaboration between voluntary, private and statutory sectors, and service users and community and minority groups. Editor(s): Balloch, Susan; Taylor, Marilyn. Num Pages: 304 pages, 11figs.7tabs. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JFF; JKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 150 x 17. Weight in Grams: 420.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861342201
- ISBN
- 9781861342201
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Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 37.47
€ 38.99
€ 37.47
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation United Kingdom
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Number of pages
- 64
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781859351550
- ISBN
- 9781859351550
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Condition: New
€ 22.04
€ 22.04
Paperback. In this timely book, the author, with his life-long experience of international social security, advocates reinstating social insurance by reducing the volume of income redistribution, increasing the transparency of money flows and improving citizen information. Num Pages: 136 pages. BIC Classification: JKSB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 8. Weight in Grams: 218.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 136
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847426406
- ISBN
- 9781847426406
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Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 32.90
€ 33.99
€ 32.90
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
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Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 31.72
€ 32.99
€ 31.72
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€ 26.96
€ 26.99
€ 26.96
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€ 26.96
€ 26.99
€ 26.96
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
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 28.07
€ 28.07
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
€ 16.25
€ 16.25
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
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 25.77
€ 25.99
€ 25.77