Social Work

An accessible guide for those wanting to help and support children and young people with, or at risk of developing mental health problems.

For those undertaking a social work degree within higher education, this book provides study support and skills development for both oral and written communication in the context of social work.

A guide to relationship-based practice for social work with adults

An essential adult safeguarding practice multi-agency framework under the Care Act 2014.

A practical guide to the SEND CoP for trainees, teachers and other health and social care professionals working with children and young people who present with special educational needs or disability. 

Through a range of self-care activities, this book will help you to look after yourself so that you are fit to face the demands of your profession. 

Paints a graphic picture of the lives of displaced children and young people in the UK and the daily struggles and challenges they face.

A mother shares insight on the positives and negatives of her young adult son’s unsuccessful cancer treatment with a view to contributing to improving services for the patient and the family. 

This book captures the unique moment in time created by the Covid 19 pandemic and uses this as a lens to explore contemporary issues for social work education and practice.  

A practice-based perspective on working with people who self-neglect.

Understanding public health has never been more important

It is in the headlines as never before. Aimed at all interested individuals but particularly students and professionals in nursing, medicine, social work and public health, this book encourages critical debate and reflection for a deep understanding of the complexities of public health. 

A shocking reminder of the cruel history of childhood that has been largely hidden and forgotten.