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Independent Futures
Colin Barnes
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Description for Independent Futures
Paperback. This book provides the first comprehensive review of the increase in the UK and internationally in the number of disability related support services controlled by disabled people themselves. It highlights the need for greater user involvement in service provision and delivery. Series: BASW/Policy Press Titles. Num Pages: 232 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 238 x 171 x 14. Weight in Grams: 404.
The number of disability related support services controlled and run by disabled people themselves has increased significantly in the UK and internationally over the past forty years. As a result, greater user involvement in service provision and delivery is a key priority for many western Governments. This book provides the first comprehensive review and analysis of these developments in the UK. Drawing on evidence from a range of sources, including material from the first national study of user-controlled services, this book provides a critical evaluation of the development and organisation of user-controlled services in the UK and identifies the principal ... Read more
The number of disability related support services controlled and run by disabled people themselves has increased significantly in the UK and internationally over the past forty years. As a result, greater user involvement in service provision and delivery is a key priority for many western Governments. This book provides the first comprehensive review and analysis of these developments in the UK. Drawing on evidence from a range of sources, including material from the first national study of user-controlled services, this book provides a critical evaluation of the development and organisation of user-controlled services in the UK and identifies the principal ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
232
Condition
New
Series
BASW/Policy Press Titles
Number of Pages
232
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781861347183
SKU
V9781861347183
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Ref
99-50
About Colin Barnes
Colin Barnes is Professor of Disability Studies and Geof Mercer is Reader in Disability Studies, both at the Centre for Disability Studies in the School of Sociology and Social Policy, University of Leeds.
Reviews for Independent Futures
"This should be essential reading for decision-makers, politicians and, not least, disabled people with an interest in their own futures." Community Care " ... the book remains a powerful summary of the existing state of user-led services and a challenge to all involved to support user-led services in future." Professional Social Work