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Essentials of Community Care

Essentials of Community Care

by PeterSharkey (Author)

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    Paperback 2006

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Synopsis

The second edition of this guide to community care, aimed at both health and social care practitioners, offers a clear and structured introduction to present policy and practice. It is illustrated throughout by pertinent case material and has been updated with the latest policy developments and new literature.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 200
 Edition: 2Rev Ed
 Publisher: Red Globe Press
Published: 20 Dec 2006
ISBN 10: 140394203X
ISBN 13: 9781403942036
Book Overview: '...a succinct and helpful introduction to some of the more social care-focused aspects of community care.' - Jon Glasby, Health and Social Care in the Community Reviews of previous edition: 'This book will be useful for anyone who wants a broad, accessible overview of community care today and is particularly geared towards students and practitioners in health and social care.' - Disability& Society 'I would highly recommend this clearly written, user-friendly book to all students and professionals with an interest in community care.' - Phil Russell, Nursing Standard 'Community care practitioners who are struggling daily with the contradictions between needs-led empowerment, eligibility criteria and resource constraints will find this book compelling reading...Sharkey employs a very deft interweaving of values, theory and context which provides an inspiring but also surprisingly practical handbook for jaded community care practitioners.' - Mary Ann Hooper, Community Care

Media Reviews
'...a succinct and helpful introduction to some of the more social care-focused aspects of community care.' - Jon Glasby, Health and Social Care in the Community 'This book is user-friendly and inspiring to read capturing some of the changes and some of the problems and possibilities in this fascinating area.' - Marion Hodgson, Journal of Community Nursing '...this is a valuable book, setting out community care demands and placing them in a wider context. Budding practitioners, whether in health or social care, should read this alongside theorizing texts about community nursing or social work.' - Roger Clough, Journal of Interprofessional Care Reviews of previous edition: 'This book will be useful for anyone who wants a broad, accessible overview of community care today and is particularly geared towards students and practitioners in health and social care.' - Disability& Society 'I would highly recommend this clearly written, user-friendly book to all students and professionals with an interest in community care.' - Phil Russell, Nursing Standard 'Community care practitioners who are struggling daily with the contradictions between needs-led empowerment, eligibility criteria and resource constraints will find this book compelling reading...Sharkey employs a very deft interweaving of values, theory and context which provides an inspiring but also surprisingly practical handbook for jaded community care practitioners.' - Mary Ann Hooper, Community Care
Author Bio
PETER SHARKEY was formerly a Principal Lecturer in Social Work at Liverpool John Moores University, UK. Since taking early retirement, he has been an Associate Lecturer with the Open University and has worked part-time as a social worker with older people.