Mental Health Policy in Britain

'...a thoroughly well-researched text which provides a comprehensive overview of the complex nature of mental health policy in Britain...Social work students, practitioners, trainers and academics should find Mental Health Policy in Britain important because it provides a challenging account of the broad social and political context through which practice is shaped and changed.' - Jim Campbell, Social Work Education Reviews of First Edition: 'This book combines a historical view of policy development with a consideration of the various groups involved in mental health matters. It is well written and easy to read. It is recommended for those looking for a modern introductory text.' - Community Care 'an important contribution to the current literature about mental health policy' - British Journal of Social Work

This student textbook includes topical analysis of changes in mental health policy and practice since the election of the Labour government in 1997. It includes a critical analysis of the transition from institutional to community care for people with mental health problems.The second edition of this acclaimed book offers a critical analysis of the transition from institutional to community care for people with mental health problems. Despite the almost complete abandonment of the old Victorian asylum system, the powerful cultural legacy of segregation remains potent in modern thought
Rogers and Pilgrim analyse the impact of new policies introduced by the Labour government since it came to power in 1997, identifying both the processes and causes of policy change and assessing its value in the context of longer term debates about madness and distress.