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Book SynopsisOne of Britain's foremost social work academics, Peter Beresford, challenges the personalisation agenda and its consequences on service users.
Trade Review"Taking a radical stance has never been more important in social work. This most timely and innovative series of internationally renowned authors makes a significant contribution to advancing a new politics of social work.” Professor Stephen Webb, Chair in Social Work, Glasgow Caledonian University
Table of ContentsSeries Editors’ Introduction; Personalisation: from solution to problem? ~ Lead essay by Peter Beresford; Personalisation, participation and policy construction: a critique of influences and understandings ~ response by Sarah Carr; Up close and personal in Glasgow: the harmful carer, service user and workforce consequences of personalisation ~ response by Jim Main; Personalisation – plus ca change? ~ response by Alan Roulstone; The need for true person-centred support ~ response by Pat Stack; All in the name of personalisation ~ response by Helga Pile; Personalisation – is there an alternative? ~ response by Roddy Slorach; Personal budgets: the two-legged stool that doesn’t stand up ~ response by Colin Slasberg; Once more on personalisation ~ Concluding remarks by Peter Beresford; References.
