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Transforming Adult Social Care
Ann Marie Gray
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Description for Transforming Adult Social Care
Paperback. This wide-ranging book is one of the first texts to deal with adult social care as a distinct entity and is an up to date source on contemporary government policies, debates and research. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JKS. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 172 x 17. Weight in Grams: 442.
Adult social care has emerged as a distinct policy area in the UK and one which has come under increasing scrutiny by government and other bodies. With the expectation that in future many more adults will need care and support, ideas have emerged about a `transformation’ of adult social care. The focus of this wide-ranging book is on the major themes in policy and provision including personalisation, integration, user participation, the cost of long term care, risk and safeguarding, care quality and workforce issues and is one of the first texts to deal with adult social ... Read more
Adult social care has emerged as a distinct policy area in the UK and one which has come under increasing scrutiny by government and other bodies. With the expectation that in future many more adults will need care and support, ideas have emerged about a `transformation’ of adult social care. The focus of this wide-ranging book is on the major themes in policy and provision including personalisation, integration, user participation, the cost of long term care, risk and safeguarding, care quality and workforce issues and is one of the first texts to deal with adult social ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
Weight
441g
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
Bristol, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781847427991
SKU
V9781847427991
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50
About Ann Marie Gray
Ann Marie Gray is a Senior Lecturer in Social Policy at the University of Ulster and Policy Director of ARK, a resource on Northern Ireland politics and society. She has researched and written on policy making in Northern Ireland, health and social care and social attitudes. Derek Birrell is Professor of Social Policy at the University of Ulster. He ... Read more
Reviews for Transforming Adult Social Care
"This book will be a valuable and easy-to-use resource for students across adult social care whether from health or social care backgrounds." The Journal of Social Policy “A clear, comprehensive sweep of the key issues, influences and dynamics in contemporary adult social care across the UK, making it an ideal introductory text for students and practitioners in both social care ... Read more