Autorentext

Laura Mullen is the course leader for the BA social work programme and a senior lecturer at London South Bank University. She is currently completing her PhD on the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on the development of children and young people with SEND. Laura is module lead for social policy modules for both the BA and MA social work programmes. She is a qualified social worker with a key interest in working with children with SEND and adults with dementia.

Klappentext

An innovative text aimed at social work students and designed to develop their knowledge and understanding of social policy and how to best apply this in practice. It demonstrates how they can use such skills to support vulnerable individuals, groups and communities to achieve positive change.

Inhalt

0.Introduction. Section One - History, ideologies and perspectives in social policy for social work practice. 1.Background of social policy and social work. 2.Ideologies and perspectives in social policy. 3.Social justice, equality and inclusion. Section Two - The five main areas of social policy. 4.Income. 5.Health. 6.Education. 7.Housing. 8.Social Services/Personal Services. Section Three - People with lived experience. 9.Children and families. 10.Children with special educational needs. 11.Adults with physical and learning disabilities. 12.Ageing adults. 13.Asylum seekers and refugees. Section Four - Study skills. 14.Tool kit and resources to support social workers. x.Conclusion.