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Developments in direct payments

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Developments in direct payments
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Janet Leece
Edited by Joanna Bornat
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:320
Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 156
ISBN/Barcode 9781861346537
ClassificationsDewey:362
Audience
General
Illustrations No

Publishing Details

Publisher Policy Press
Imprint Policy Press
Publication Date 17 January 2006
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

This book charts the change, critically evaluating progress, take-up, inclusion and access to direct payments by different user groups. With contributions from leading campaigners, academics, practitioners, direct payment users and personal assistants, the book provides an overview of the history of direct payments; presents findings from key research into direct payments and disabled people, older people, carers, people with mental health problems, people with learning difficulties and disabled children; discusses the implementation and development of direct payments provision and compares developments in the UK with those in North America. Developments in direct payments is an important source of information for social work students and practitioners and others working in the field of health and social care. The useful, up-to-date evidence and discussions relating to care, independence and control will also be of interest to users and providers of help and support.

Author Biography

Joanna Bornat is professor of Oral History in the Faculty of Health and Social Care, The Open University, UK. Janet Leece is a social worker currently working as a commissioning officer in Staffordshire Social Care and Health Directorate, UK.

Reviews

"An up-to-date review of current developments in direct payments policy and practice. Essential reading for students on a range of relevant undergraduate and post graduate courses." Colin Barnes, Professor of Disability Studies, Centre for Disability Studies, University of Leeds