Social Work

A personal account of Foster to Adopt drawing on a range of experiences of the highs and lows of adopting babies and small children.    

A collection of stories to help social workers work with dilemmas, weigh up options and make good decisions.

A practical exploration of what’s possible when caring for someone living with dementia, to help them live their best life in a way that makes sense to them.

Developed specifically for the social work degree apprenticeship to guide apprentices through the unique requirements of this new qualifying route.

Showcases the innovative and creative digital interventions which Health and Social Work educators, practitioners and students have used to respond to the challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic.

This book shines a light on the personal stories of people with lived experiences and the important and valuable role that social workers have played in disaster response.

This is an accessible guide to placements provides a framework for students across the caring professions to understand the theory behind successful practice and the critical skills needed to apply it

A guide to enable social work practice educators to be more creative in the teaching, supervision and assessment of students.

A treat for the mind, body and spirit for anyone who values their health and well-being.

Over 30 guided relaxation scripts to quieten the mind, release tension and create peace.

An easy to navigate introduction to the law relevant to social work and how it can be applied in practice. Contemporary, creative and student-focused, this is a must-have textbook for qualifying undergraduates, Social Work degree apprentices, and newly qualified social workers.

This exciting book challenges the dominant approaches to children and young people’s mental health, and provides straightforward practical strategies that can be used to address emotional upset, loss, and aid recovery.

Essential reading for those who want to develop greater knowledge and awareness of the history, culture and lifestyles of GRT people.