Examines a range of theories and practices in relation to disability, focusing not on disabled people as objects of study, but rather analysing disability as it has been historically and culturally constructed and psychically experienced. Covers: values and ethics; medicine and allied professions; the social construction of disability; causes and processes of categorising 'impairment'; unconscious investments and interpersonal relationships; and disabling images.
Examines a range of theories and practices in relation to disability, focusing not on disabled people as objects of study, but rather analysing disability as it has been historically and culturally constructed and psychically experienced. Covers: values and ethics; medicine and allied professions; the social construction of disability; causes and processes of categorising 'impairment'; unconscious investments and interpersonal relationships; and disabling images.
Subject terms:
learning disabilities, mental health problems, physical disabilities, psychotherapy, social work history, social care provision, anti-discriminatory practice, ethics, health care;
Argues that while those in healthcare might like to think that they work to reduce stigma and the social exclusion of others, there are many strategies by which health professionals actually contribute to increasing these conditions. This book seeks to expose the hidden processes of prejudice and the dogma of ideology that permeate contemporary healthcare. Topics covered include: hearing; sight; sexuality; HIV AIDS; drug use; teenage pregnancy; breast feeding; old age; mental health; stroke.
Argues that while those in healthcare might like to think that they work to reduce stigma and the social exclusion of others, there are many strategies by which health professionals actually contribute to increasing these conditions. This book seeks to expose the hidden processes of prejudice and the dogma of ideology that permeate contemporary healthcare. Topics covered include: hearing; sight; sexuality; HIV AIDS; drug use; teenage pregnancy; breast feeding; old age; mental health; stroke.
Subject terms:
HIV AIDS, older people, physical disabilities, stereotyped attitudes, stigma, teenage pregnancy, anti-discriminatory practice, drug misuse, discrimination, health care, health professionals;
Reviews legislation against discrimination on the grounds of disability in European Union member countries, with reference to such areas as education, mobility , accessibility, employment, health care, sport and leisure. Identifies three means of achieving equality of opportunity: anti-discrimination law, preferential treatment and compensatory measures.
Reviews legislation against discrimination on the grounds of disability in European Union member countries, with reference to such areas as education, mobility , accessibility, employment, health care, sport and leisure. Identifies three means of achieving equality of opportunity: anti-discrimination law, preferential treatment and compensatory measures.
Draws on research on the needs of disabled children, young adults and their families, and indicates how the law can be used to promote good practice and policy development. Explains the overlapping legal responsibilities of social services, health and education, and how to facilitate coordinated practice. Emphasises the importance of an anti-discriminatory approach and of involving parents and children in decision making and advocacy. Includes extensive appendices of resource materials.
Draws on research on the needs of disabled children, young adults and their families, and indicates how the law can be used to promote good practice and policy development. Explains the overlapping legal responsibilities of social services, health and education, and how to facilitate coordinated practice. Emphasises the importance of an anti-discriminatory approach and of involving parents and children in decision making and advocacy. Includes extensive appendices of resource materials.
Subject terms:
law, physical disabilities, social services, user participation, young people, assessment, anti-discriminatory practice, children, education, families, health care, good practice;
Collection of papers exploring current challenges facing practitioners across a broad spectrum of the caring professions. Includes chapters on: reshaping welfare; the public administration model of welfare delivery; community care in the 1990s; changes in maternity policy; human behaviour and social policy; theory and practice in health and social care; applying reflective practice; reflection and reflective practice; requirements of a caregiver; social work values; anti oppressive theory and practice in social work; working with diversity; keys to collaboration; collaboration and conflict within the treatment team; using psychotherapeutic concepts to understand team conflict; the missing link in quality assurance for disabled people; developing the role of user involvement in the UK; the role of women support staff in relation to men with learning difficulties who have difficult sexual behaviour; care costs; confidentiality, accountability and the boundaries of client worker relationships; obstacles to medical audit; the accreditation experience; the resettlement of people with severe learning difficulties; the creative work of care package purchasing; voluntary sector boards in a changing public policy environment; professional practice in social work and health care; a new social basis for welfare; and user voice, interprofessionalism and postmodernity.
Collection of papers exploring current challenges facing practitioners across a broad spectrum of the caring professions. Includes chapters on: reshaping welfare; the public administration model of welfare delivery; community care in the 1990s; changes in maternity policy; human behaviour and social policy; theory and practice in health and social care; applying reflective practice; reflection and reflective practice; requirements of a caregiver; social work values; anti oppressive theory and practice in social work; working with diversity; keys to collaboration; collaboration and conflict within the treatment team; using psychotherapeutic concepts to understand team conflict; the missing link in quality assurance for disabled people; developing the role of user involvement in the UK; the role of women support staff in relation to men with learning difficulties who have difficult sexual behaviour; care costs; confidentiality, accountability and the boundaries of client worker relationships; obstacles to medical audit; the accreditation experience; the resettlement of people with severe learning difficulties; the creative work of care package purchasing; voluntary sector boards in a changing public policy environment; professional practice in social work and health care; a new social basis for welfare; and user voice, interprofessionalism and postmodernity.
Subject terms:
interagency cooperation, joint working, interprofessional relations, learning disabilities, mixed economy of care, NHS, nurses, multidisciplinary services, physical disabilities, prevention, quality assurance, reflective practice, severe learning disabilities, social policy, social services, social welfare, social care, social care provision, social work methods, social work theories, staff-user relationships, teamwork, voluntary sector, accountability, anti-discriminatory practice, anti-oppressive practice, black and minority ethnic people, community care, ethics, health care;