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Social Work and the Transformation of Adult Social Care: Perpetuating a Distorted Vision?

Social Work and the Transformation of Adult Social Care: Perpetuating a Distorted Vision?

by KarenPostle (Author), Mark E . F . Lymbery (Author)

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    Hardcover 2015

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Synopsis

Health and social care reforms and cuts in services and finances are part of the everyday fabric of the social work landscape. This book takes a critical approach to the transformation agenda and the implications for adult health and social care. Fully informed by theory, research, policy and legislation the book uses a problem-based learning approach through the application of case studies to explain and explore the overlapping roles of social care and social policy. The book argues for the continued significance and importance of social work within the context of adult social care. It shows that social work can make a difference in the lives and experiences of many of the people who are perceived as being the most vulnerable people in society. This text is essential reading for students of social work and social policy, health and social care courses and other professional disciplines, social work educators and practitioners, and managers working in social care.

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More Information

Format: Hardcover
 Pages: 204
 Publisher: Policy Press
Published: 14 Apr 2015
ISBN 10: 1447310403
ISBN 13: 9781447310402

Media Reviews
Confronted by the spectre of a hollowed-out social work, Lymbery and Postle interrogate the rhetoric and promises of community care and personalisation. Their response is both insightful and authentic?. Mark Hughes, Southern Cross University, Australia
Lymbery and Postle's book is a valuable contribution to the growing body of critical literature on austerity-driven personalisation and a reminder of the importance of good social work. It deserves to be widely read. Iain Ferguson, University of the West of Scotland, UK
A timely critique of adult social work services that are in crisis and under attack. Providing up-to-date knowledge, it is a must for today's students. Jonathan Parker, Bournemouth University
''An excellent introduction for social workers who are new to the policy developments in adult social care in the UK'' British Journal of Social Work
Author Bio
Mark Lymbery is an Honorary Associate Professor at the University of Nottingham and a Visiting Fellow at the University of Lincoln. He has a long-standing academic interest in the development of adult social care. Karen Postle is a registered social worker and retired social work lecturer. She works as a practice educator for qualifying social workers and as an assessor/supervisor for newly qualified social workers. Karen has also published widely in adult social care.