Originally published in 1981, in Old Age Homes Roger Clough presents a vivid description of the lives and work of residents and staff in an old people's home. His powerful analysis of the realities of residential work would make a major contribution to improved practice, to soci…
This text-book examines the policy and organizational context for community care, and consists of interviews and case studies, showing how community care is (or is not) working within the areas of care for the elderly, learning disabilities, mental health and physical disabiliti…
This challenging book focuses on the impact of the recent major 'reforms' in community care. There is growing evidence that the reforms are failing, but a perspective culture of secrecy and conformity in the health and social services prevents practitioners from speaking out ope…
This text-book examines the policy and organizational context for community care, and consists of interviews and case studies, showing how community care is (or is not) working within the areas of care for the elderly, learning disabilities, mental health and physical disabiliti…