Understanding health and social care

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Abstract

This is the concise, accessible guide for students and practitioners who want a comprehensive introduction to health and social care. Engaging practical features, such as user-focused case studies and reflective exercises, promote understanding of theoretical and conceptual knowledge. In turn, clear explanations of social policy theory help frame the policy and practice dilemmas faced by students, front-line workers and policy makers. Chapters cover partnership working and integrated care, independent living, disability and long-term conditions, discrimination, user involvement and support for carers. This new edition has been updated to cover key developments under the Coalition and beyond, including the 2012 Health Act, the 2014 Care Act, the Francis inquiry, the Winterbourne View abuse scandal, the integrated care agenda and the impact of austerity
Original languageEnglish
PublisherPolicy Press
Edition3rd
ISBN (Electronic)9781447331223, 978-1447331230
ISBN (Print)9781447331216, 9781447331209
Publication statusPublished - 18 Jan 2017

Publication series

NameUnderstanding Welfare: Social Issues, Policy and Practice series
PublisherPolicy Press

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