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Using the Law in Social Work (4th edition)
by Robert JohnsNow in its fourth edition, this well-established core textbook looks at social work law in practice, focusing on key areas such as human rights, mental health, services to children and families, safeguarding, court work, youth justice and community care. Now fully revised to include information on the Mental Health Act 2007, extensions to the Mental Capacity Act 2005, new guidance on implementation of the Children Act 1989 and care proceedings, as well as changes to the tribunal system, this text is essential reading for all social work students.
Using the Law in Social Work (4th edition) (PDF)
by Robert JohnsNow in its fourth edition, this well-established core textbook looks at social work law in practice, focusing on key areas such as human rights, mental health, services to children and families, safeguarding, court work, youth justice and community care. Now fully revised to include information on the Mental Health Act 2007, extensions to the Mental Capacity Act 2005, new guidance on implementation of the Children Act 1989 and care proceedings, as well as changes to the tribunal system, this text is essential reading for all social work students.
Vulnerable Adults and Community Care (PDF)
by Keith BrownThis book supports busy practitioners studying on the Post-Qualifying Awards for Social Work with Adults. Fully updated to cover the latest legislation, the material in this book is presented as a series of self-contained chapters, written by different authors, which takes the reader beyond pure facts and offers many differing and thought-provoking viewpoints. The text is packed with helpful tips and really encourages readers to engage with their client groups and to reflect upon practice in a more meaningful way.
Vulnerable Adults and Community Care (PDF)
by Keith BrownThis book supports busy practitioners studying on the Post-Qualifying Awards for Social Work with Adults. Fully updated to cover the latest legislation, the material in this book is presented as a series of self-contained chapters, written by different authors, which takes the reader beyond pure facts and offers many differing and thought-provoking viewpoints. The text is packed with helpful tips and really encourages readers to engage with their client groups and to reflect upon practice in a more meaningful way.
Values and Ethics in Mental Health Practice (PDF)
by Daisy BoggThis book draws on both the historical context and contemporary research evidence to present the roles of the Mental Health Social Worker, the Approved Mental Health Professional and Best Interest Assessor, within an ethical framework. Codes of practice and statutory legal requirements, such as the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and the Human Rights Act, are all considered and linked to a competency-based approach that will assist both those in training and those in practice to understand the dilemmas, complexities and conflicts that are evident in the practice environment.
Values and Ethics in Mental Health Practice (PDF)
by Daisy BoggThis book draws on both the historical context and contemporary research evidence to present the roles of the Mental Health Social Worker, the Approved Mental Health Professional and Best Interest Assessor, within an ethical framework. Codes of practice and statutory legal requirements, such as the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and the Human Rights Act, are all considered and linked to a competency-based approach that will assist both those in training and those in practice to understand the dilemmas, complexities and conflicts that are evident in the practice environment.
Grow Your Own Drugs: A Year with James Wong (PDF)
by James WongJames Wong is back, putting his ethnobotanical expertise to use once again, with over 100 new, natural, cheap and easy remedies, showing you and those around you how to have a fantastically healthy year. Whether you're fed up with your hormones, worried about your baby's nappy rash, your partner is prone to a sore-throat, or leg-waxing is proving just too expensive to maintain, Grow Your Own Drugs: A Year With James Wong offers over 100 great new remedies to soothe all manner of common conditions and beauty problems - whenever they might flare up.
The Globalization of Sexuality (PDF)
by Jon BinnieLively and engaging. the themes of the chapters are well chosen and cover areas in which several key debates have taken place' - Nina Wakeford, University of Surrey What are the relations between homosexuality, globalization and social theory? Why has the debate on globalization paid so little attention to questions of sexuality? This timely and stimulating book explores the relationships between the national state, globalization and sexual dissidence. The book focuses on several key test issues to exploit and develop analysis: . queer mobility . migration and tourism . the economics of queer globalization . queer politics of post-colonialism . the spatial politics of AIDS . queer cosmopolitanism . nationhood and sexual citizenship. The book regains an important human dimension that has been conspicuously neglected in the wider debate on globalization.
Qualitative Research in Action (PDF)
by Tim MayThis exciting new book brings together contributions from world-leading scholars as well as younger researchers and focuses on cutting-edge issues related to the practice of qualitative research in the field.
Psychology and Sociology in Nursing (PDF)
by Tim Ley Benny GoodmanThis book explores the sociology and psychology relevant to nursing and explains why it is so important to understand these subjects in order to be a good nurse.
Promoting Positive Behaviour When Supporting People With A Learning Disability And People With Autism (PDF)
by Sharon PaleyIf you work with people with a learning disability or people with autistic spectrum condition and are studying for a health and social care qualification, or you want the right information to help your personal development, then Promoting positive behaviour is for you.
Promoting Health in Schools (PDF)
by Emma CroghanCovering all aspects of health and wellbeing including physical, emotional and social health, this book will help schools to encourage children to make positive life choices.
Post-Qualifying Social Work Practice Guides: The Practice Educator's Handbook (PDF)
by Lynne Rutter Keith Brown Steve Keen Sarah WilliamsThis book is a complete guide to the new Practice Education Framework that comes into effect in Autumn 2010. It enables practitioners to meet the new standards and aims to help practice educators develop their own and others' critical practice.
The Role Of The Learning Disability Worker: Supporting The Level 2 And 3 Diplomas In Health And Social Care (PDF)
by Lesley BarchamIf you are working within the learning disability sector and studying for the QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care, you will find this book an invaluable resource in helping you to achieve the units on the role of the learning disability worker.
Report Writing For Social Workers (PDF)
by Jane WattThis practical and accessible textbook presents the report writing process in a clear and straightforward way. From methods of collecting and presenting evidence, to drawing conclusions and writing up a final report.
Rational Emotive Behavioural Counselling in Action (PDF)
by Windy Dryden Michael NeenanCombining the theoretical with the practical, the book provides an accessible guide for newcomers to this form of counselling. The book describes the way in which the REB approach helps clients to identify the self-defeating beliefs behind their problems and instead to think, feel and behave differently as a means of achieving valued goals.
Qualitative Methods for Health Research (PDF)
by Judith GreenThe Third Edition of this bestselling introduction to health research is packed full of real-world advice for researchers and students. It is an invaluable introduction to the theoretical and practical essentials needed to design, conduct and appraise qualitative research regardless of the level of experience.
Reflective Practice in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PDF)
by Richard Malthouse Jodi Roffey-BarentsenA major element of CPD is reflective practice and many trainee and new teachers are unsure about what is actually involved in the process and how to get the most from it. The book introduces and contextualises reflective practice within Continuing Professional Development.
The Mental Capacity Act 2005: A Guide for Practice (PDF)
by Robert BrownIn 2007 The Mental Capacity Act came into effect providing a new statutory framework for decision making.
The Mental Capacity Act 2005: A Guide for Practice (PDF)
by Robert BrownIn 2007 The Mental Capacity Act came into effect providing a new statutory framework for decision making.
Reflective Practice in Nursing
by Lioba Howatson-JonesReflection enables us to make sense of, and learn from, experiences that can seem uncertain, chaotic or even mundane. It is a core skill that student nurses must grasp to develop professionally, and is a requirement of the professional standards.
Reflective Practice in Nursing (PDF)
by Lioba Howatson-JonesReflection enables us to make sense of, and learn from, experiences that can seem uncertain, chaotic or even mundane. It is a core skill that student nurses must grasp to develop professionally, and is a requirement of the professional standards.
AQA AS Health and Social Care (PDF)
by Richard SmithsonThis highly popular textbook has been written specifically to meet the needs of AS students following the AQA specification for Health and Social Care. Comprehensive, accessible and printed in full colour throughout, the textbook comprises 11 chapters. Chapters 1-10 correspond to the examined and portfolio units and the final chapter gives guidance on study skills for coursework. Special features include: Try it out - practical scenarios and exercises to guide learning Did you know? - useful insights to facilitate understanding Sample exam questions with model answers, to show students what an A-grade looks like Study skills - a concluding chapter on how to maximise performance in assessments and coursework.
AQA A2: Health and Social Care (PDF)
by Richard SmithsonThis highly popular textbook has been written specifically to meet the needs of A2 students following the AQA specification for Health and Social Care. Comprehensive, accessible and printed in full colour throughout, the textbook comprises 11 chapters. Chapters 1-10 correspond to the examined and portfolio units and the final chapter gives guidance on research methods for coursework. Special features include: Try it out - practical scenarios and exercises to guide learning Sample exam questions with model answers, to show students what an A-grade looks like Research methods - a concluding chapter on how to maximise performance in assessments and coursework.
Reflective Practice In The Early Years (PDF)
by Michael ReedWritten for anyone working in the field of early years education and care, this book encourages students and practitioners to consider their own practice and to examine practice in a wide range of early years settings.