Reconceptualising work with "carers" : new directions for policy and practice /

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In the wake of the profound changes in policy and practice around caring over the past ten years, this volume takes a fresh look at the social and legal status of carers. Demonstrating the scope and diversity of 'caring', the contributors highlight the positive aspects of caring and the in...

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Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Other Authors: Stalker, Kirsten
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, ©2003.
Series:Research highlights in social work ; 43.
Subjects:
Caregivers > Great Britain.
Caregivers > Services for > Great Britain.
Caregivers > Legal status, laws, etc. > Great Britain.
Aidants naturels > Grande-Bretagne.
Aidants naturels > Services > Grande-Bretagne.
Social Welfare & Social Services.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Public Policy > Social Services & Welfare.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Human Services.
Caregivers
Caregivers > Legal status, laws, etc.
Caregivers > Services for
Great Britain
Online Access:Texto completo
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Summary:In the wake of the profound changes in policy and practice around caring over the past ten years, this volume takes a fresh look at the social and legal status of carers. Demonstrating the scope and diversity of 'caring', the contributors highlight the positive aspects of caring and the interdependence of many caring relationships but also broach the sensitive and complex subject of 'poor' care and the importance of identifying and meeting the needs of 'hidden carers'. Arguing that policy and practice must take account of both carers' and users' interests, the contributors re-evaluate the exis.
Physical Description:1 online resource (208 pages).
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:1417501987
9781417501984
9781846423666
184642366X
9781843101185
1843101181
1283904128
9781283904124

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