Social Care, Service Users and User Involvement
Social Care, Service Users and User Involvement by Peter Beresford, published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers in 2012, offers a comprehensive introduction to the practical, philosophical, and theoretical issues surrounding user involvement in social care. This 288-page book presents an accessible overview of the latest research findings related to user involvement across various levels, including service delivery, practice, and evaluation.
Readers will find an exploration of diverse service user needs and concerns, highlighting recent developments in personalisation and the implications of the Equality Act 2010. The book includes first-hand accounts that illustrate the range of issues addressed by enhanced user involvement within and outside the social care system. It also differentiates between user views and user involvement, examining their processes, outcomes, and impacts, as well as how these can be measured. This resource is intended for care workers, service managers, policy makers, researchers, and professionals engaged in social care and support service planning.
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Social Care, Service Users and User Involvement provides a definitive introduction to practical, philosophical and theoretical issues at the heart of user involvement.
This book provides an accessible account of the latest research findings regarding user involvement on three levels: the delivery and provision of services, practice and practitioners, and research and evaluation. It explores a wide range of service user needs and concerns, including the latest developments in personalisation and the effect of the Equality Act 2010. First-hand accounts illustrate the range of issues and service user needs which could be addressed by increased involvement within and beyond the social care system. The book also distinguishes between user views and user involvement, and addresses their processes outcomes and impact, as well as their measurement.
This book will be a key source of information for care workers, service managers, policy makers, researchers, service users and social and health care professionals involved in social care and support service planning.
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