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Social Work with People with Learning Difficulties (Transforming Social Work Practice Series)

Social Work with People with Learning Difficulties (Transforming Social Work Practice Series)

by PaulWilliams (Author)

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    Paperback 2009

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Synopsis

Current practice in the field is driven by the government White Paper 'Valuing People' (2001), which declared radical aims for services for people with learning difficulties. This fully revised second edition includes key updates on this White Paper and provides an up-to-date evaluation of the progress made towards those aims. Using case studies, activities and further reading to reinforce learning, this book explores an important area of social work practice and examines the varied roles social workers might undertake - including the achievements and satisfaction of working with service users with learning difficulties and challenges.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 192
 Edition: Second
 Publisher: Learning Matters
Published: 17 Apr 2009
ISBN 10: 1844452158
ISBN 13: 9781844452156

Media Reviews
At last a book with a clear focus on the positive aspects of working with this vulnerable group. Good links between historical and current facts. A very readable text for lecturers and students. Lecturer, Burnley College.
Author Bio
Paul Williams has 40 years' experience of working with people with learning difficulties and was a founder member of the organisation Values into Action which campaigns on behalf of people with learning difficulties. He co-authored a book on self-advocacy and has been involved in the development of citizen advocacy in the UK. From 1991 to 2007 he was a Lecturer in Social Work at the University of Reading, where he taught working with people with learning difficulties and anti-oppressive practice. He is now retired.