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The health and social care divide: The experiences of older people

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The health and social care divide: The experiences of older people
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Jon Glasby
By (author) Rosemary Littlechild
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:176
Dimensions(mm): Height 240,Width 172
ISBN/Barcode 9781861345257
ClassificationsDewey:362.6
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational
Edition Second Edition
Illustrations No

Publishing Details

Publisher Policy Press
Imprint Policy Press
Publication Date 12 May 2004
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Improving partnership working between health and social care agencies has long been a feature of government policy but has recently gained increased impetus as a result of New Labour's commitment to joined-up government. This book provides a detailed but accessible introduction to policy and practice at the interface between health and social care. Drawing on key research, government policies and real-life case studies, the book assists health and social care professionals to work more effectively together in order to improve services for users and carers. The health and social care divide: explains why partnerships are important and what helps or hinders partnership working; reviews the legal and policy framework, providing a chronological overview and placing current initiatives in their historical and social policy context; summarises existing research findings with regard to key health and social care policy debates; uses case studies to explore the implications of this research for health and social care practitioners; provides good practice guidance for both students and frontline practitioners. The book is designed as an introductory text for those working or training to work in a multi-agency environment. In particular, it will be of interest to social work, nursing, therapy and medical students, frontline practitioners and those undertaking post-qualification training courses.

Author Biography

Jon Glasby is a qualified social worker and Senior Lecturer in the Health Services Management Centre, University of Birmingham, UK. Rosemary Littlechild is a Lecturer in Social Work at the Institute of Applied Social Studies, University of Birmingham, UK.

Reviews

"Students and practitioners alike will find this up to date, relevant and clear. Much is written about this area but few publications throw as helpful a light." Jill Manthorpe, Social Care Workforce Research Unit, King's College London