The approved social worker - reflections on origins
- Author:
- PRIOR Pauline M.
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Social Work, 22(2), 1992, pp.105-119.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
Discusses the contradictions inherent in the role of the ASW and argues that the provisions of the Mental Health Act and the lack of community resources have impeded the development of advocacy as part of the social work role.
- Subject terms:
- mental health problems, social work, advocacy, approved social workers;
- Link:
- Journal home page
- ISSN online:
- 1468-263X
- ISSN print:
- 0045-3102