Key Issues in Health & Social Care" is a learning resource for students in health & social care. It provides an overview of foundational issues & core themes in the field & introduces key areas of debate moving from an introductory level to in-depth discussion as the book progresses. Divided into three parts: the first part sets the scene addressing introductory psychology & sociology social policy equality & diversity skills for practice & working with people the second part considers key themes such as the contribution of philosophy & politics; criminal justice; management of services; the relationship between place & wellbeing; research in health & social care; theories of counselling; housing & the built environment the third part looks at discrete areas of practice such as mental health; substance abuse protection work; health promotion; disability studies; working with men; & child welfare & public responsibility. Each chapter of this book begins with an outline of the content & learning outcomes &
Includes:: reflective exercises to allow students to reflect on what they have read review their learning & consolidate their understanding. Time-pressed readers wanting to dip into the book for relevant areas can do so but read from cover to cover the book provides a comprehensive introduction to the key areas of contemporary health & social care practice. It will be particularly helpful for students undertaking health & social care undergraduate & foundation degrees."