Care-giving transcends race, gender and age and most people will be a care giver or receiver (often both) at some point in their lives. This book explores the extent of caregiving in the UK and discusses its impact on individuals, groups and communities, as well as health and social care professionals.
It covers ways of identifying carers and providing information and advice and, given the likelihood of practitioners themselves providing care, a discussion regarding ma...
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Introduction: Why this book?
Carers in the UK in the 21st century
The Background to Informal care giving
What do carers actually do?
What can be learned f...
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Dr Steve J Hothersall is Head of Social Work Education at Edge Hill University and a registered social worker and nurse. He has written on social work practice...