Beschreibung:
Philip Seed is Honorary Lecturer, Department of Social Work, University of Dundee. He has wide experience in both residential and field social work, in voluntary and statutory settings, and has published widely in the area.
In this book, case studies are presented to illustrate the functioning of community care to provide services for people with learning difficulties/disabilities and with intellectual and multiple disabilities. Further chapters give consideration to the issues concerned with the promotion of independent living.
Preface. 1 Developments in Day Services During the Past Ten Years. 2 Some Key Practice Issues. 3 The Use of Social Networks. 4 Promoting Quality of Life at Home. 5 Contrasting Patterns of Living and Contrasting Services. 6 Respite. 7 When Carers Become Older or Die. 8 A Part-Time Day Service. 9 The Challenge of Being Able-Bodied with a Severe Learning Disability. 10 Day Services in Rural Areas. References and Further Reading. Index.