Critical perspectives on user involvement
Marian Barnes editor Phil Cotterell editor
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Policy Press
Published:16th Nov '11
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
Drawing on contributions from user activists and academic researchers, this topical reader provides a critical stock take of the state of user involvement. It considers different contexts in which such involvement is taking place and includes diverse and sometimes conflicting perspectives on the issues involved. This original and insightful critique will be an important resource for students studying health and social care and social work, researchers and user activists.
"This is a great book full of informative and insightful views which translate easily into the students experience and theoretical understanding" William McGovern, Northumbria University
"A very valuable resource that brings service user/careers perspectives together" Ann Anka, Havering College of Further and Higher Education
"A stimulating book, exploring the origins and rich diversity of service user involvement in health and social care." Ann Davis, University of Birmingham
"Compulsory reading for anyone who's serious about research or transforming services to deliver authentic person-centred support. This book offers a unique opportunity to learn from the accumulated experience and expertise of leading service user researchers and activists along with practitioner collaborators and academic allies. " Sarah Carr, Social Care Institute for Excellence, London and Staffordshire University
ISBN: 9781847427519
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296 pages