MARSHALL, MARY

Guidelines for Social Workers Working with People with Dementia and Their Carers

British Association Of Social Workers, Scotland. 1988. (ISBN: 9780900102639). Paperback. Condition good. Isbn 0900102632. Used: Acceptable.

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RAMSEY, ROSALIND

Mental Illness: A Handbook for Carers

Jessica Kingsley Publishers. 2001. (ISBN: 9781853029349). Paperback, 23.2 x 15.2 x 2.2 cm. Condition good. Isbn 1-85302-934-3,1853029343. This is an essential resource for all people caring for family members or friends with mental illness. Written by experts, Mental Illness: A Handbook for Carers provides basic information on: forms of mental illness treatment plans what to do in an emergency the role of mental health professionals and other agencies legal issues and confidentiality housing, work and benefits. Mental Illness examines the provision made for people with mental illness and their carers, and the support that is available to them. It includes information on housing, employment, social services and the law. The writers avoid jargon, and the book includes a glossary of terms with which carers may be unfamiliar. Accessible, practical and comprehensive, this handbook acts as a one-stop shop for anyone caring for a person with a mental illness. About the Author Rosalind Ramsay is a consultant psychiatrist at St Thomas' Hospital, London. She wrote the chapter on psychological disorders for the new edition of the Home Medical Manual, published by Dorling Kindersley and the British Medical Association. George Szmukler is a consultant psychiatrist and medical director at the Maudsley Hospital who has worked with carers to establish and evaluate support programmes. Claire Gerada is a GP and the lead clinician for a community drug and alcohol team. She also works as a senior policy advisor in the Department of Health. Sarah Mars is a professional writer currently employed by the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Used: Acceptable.

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SHAW, JOHN

The Self in Social Work

Routledge. 1974. (ISBN: 9780710079213). Paperback. Paperback in good condition. 1974 Routledge. - used books, secondhand books, out of print books, hard to find books, for sale, second-hand books, college books, student books, nonfiction, first edition, signed copies, non-fiction books delivered world wide. Excess postage may be required for books over 1 kg in weight outside the EU. ISBN 0-7100-7921-4 0710079214. Used: Acceptable.

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ULAS, MARION

Mental Health and Social Work

Jessica Kingsley Publishers. 2000. (ISBN: 9781853023026). Paperback, a5 black upstairs. Condition good, Isbn 1-85302-302-7,1853023027. Examining the theory and practice of work with people with mental health problems, this volume makes an appraisal of policy and organization, based on a discussion of the circumstances of this client group and of the different approaches to social work and social care practice. Topics discussed include: the perception of clients by social work organizations; the implementation of services; the impact of community care arrangements; the circumstances of clients who are "hidden" from social services; the "mismatch" clients' needs and provision offered; the issues of empowerment and assessment of risk, as well as with more "public" factors of resources and confidence in models of care; and the interaction between the various agencies involved with this client group. Used: Acceptable.

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