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Social Work with People with Learning Difficulties Paul Williams

Social Work with People with Learning Difficulties By Paul Williams

Social Work with People with Learning Difficulties by Paul Williams


Summary

Fully-revised and updated edition of this best-selling social work title

Social Work with People with Learning Difficulties Summary

Social Work with People with Learning Difficulties by Paul Williams

Current practice in the field is driven by the government White Paper 'Valuing People' (2001), which declared radical aims for services for people with learning difficulties. This fully revised second edition includes key updates on this White Paper and provides an up-to-date evaluation of the progress made towards those aims. Using case studies, activities and further reading to reinforce learning, this book explores an important area of social work practice and examines the varied roles social workers might undertake - including the achievements and satisfaction of working with service users with learning difficulties and challenges.

Social Work with People with Learning Difficulties Reviews

"At last a book with a clear focus on the positive aspects of working with this vulnerable group. Good links between historical and current facts. A very readable text for lecturers and students." Lecturer, Burnley College.

About Paul Williams

Paul Williams has 40 years' experience of working with people with learning difficulties and was a founder member of the organisation "Values into Action" which campaigns on behalf of people with learning difficulties. He co-authored a book on self-advocacy and has been involved in the development of citizen advocacy in the UK. From 1991 to 2007 he was a Lecturer in Social Work at the University of Reading, where he taught working with people with learning difficulties and anti-oppressive practice. He is now retired.

Table of Contents

Introduction Who are 'people with learning difficulties'? The importance of values: An historical account The role of the social worker with people with learning difficulties A life-stage perspective on needs Assessment, planning and evaluation Risk, protection and advocacy Empowerment Conclusion Internet resources

Additional information

GOR004259356
9781844452156
1844452158
Social Work with People with Learning Difficulties by Paul Williams
Used - Very Good
Paperback
SAGE Publications Ltd
2009-04-15
192
N/A
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This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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