Ruth Gardner 
Who Says? [PDF ebook] 
Choice and control in care

This ebook is for all who are concerned about the quality of care and its improvement. The reality 1980’s provision is set within the context of care philosophy and each chapter contains questions for the reader to consider as well as suggestions for further reading.
Reporting directly from young people in care and their carers, Who Cares highlights their views about who has choice and control in their lives. A broad range of decisions are commented on, from medical examinations and smoking to dress, diet, seeing relatives, staying out late and reviews.
The important questions of who really controls the choices are explored, asking are carers often as powerless as the children? And how are the legal and moral responsibilities for parenting the child in care divided up?