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This third edition of the leading textbook on personalisation considers key policy changes since 2009 and new research into the extension and outcomes of personal budgets. It is essential reading for students, practitioners and policy makers in social work and community care services.

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"This book is essential reading for everyone involved in adult social care." British Journal of Social Work
"A reminder of the optimistic origins of direct payments and personal budgets and an engaging account for new social workers of how these fit with the profession's origins and skills." Jill Manthorpe, Kings College London
“This book is important to all who need to understand individuals’ rights to independence.” Community Care

Table of Contents
Introduction; History; Direct payments; The lessons of direct payments; Personal budgets; The lessons of personal budgets; Advantages of DP/IB; Possible barriers; Conclusion.

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      Publisher: Bristol University Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 13/01/2016
      ISBN13: 9781447326755, 978-1447326755
      ISBN10: 144732675X
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This third edition of the leading textbook on personalisation considers key policy changes since 2009 and new research into the extension and outcomes of personal budgets. It is essential reading for students, practitioners and policy makers in social work and community care services.

      Trade Review
      "This book is essential reading for everyone involved in adult social care." British Journal of Social Work
      "A reminder of the optimistic origins of direct payments and personal budgets and an engaging account for new social workers of how these fit with the profession's origins and skills." Jill Manthorpe, Kings College London
      “This book is important to all who need to understand individuals’ rights to independence.” Community Care

      Table of Contents
      Introduction; History; Direct payments; The lessons of direct payments; Personal budgets; The lessons of personal budgets; Advantages of DP/IB; Possible barriers; Conclusion.

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