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.
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.
Title: Essentials of Community Care
Author: Sharkey, Peter
ISBN: 9781403942036
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Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Publication Date: 2006-12-20
Number of Pages: 200
Weight: 0.2949 kg
'...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
