<p>Includes bibliographical references and index. Description based on print version record. 635031779401764509</p>

Cover -- Contents -- Introduction -- PART I58; CONTEXTS -- 1 Changing Perspectives on Social Policy and Social Work -- Social work consists of more than merely implementing the law -- How do social workers use social policy in their practice63; -- What changing contexts affect social policy and social work63; -- What are social policy44; social administration44; social security44; social services44; social care and social work63; -- How does social policy relate to social work63; -- PART II58; POLICIES -- 2 Social Security -- Policy context -- Key policy changes and related issues -- Implications for social workers -- 3 Employment -- Policy context -- Key policy changes and related issues -- Implications for social workers -- 4 Housing -- Policy context -- Key policy changes and related issues -- Implications for social workers -- 5 Health and Community Care -- Policy context -- Key policy changes and related issues -- Implications for social workers -- 6 Family and Childcare -- Policy context -- Key policy changes and related issues -- Implications for social workers -- 7 Youth Justice and Criminal Justice -- Policy context -- Key policy changes and related issues -- Implications for social workers -- PART III58; ISSUES -- 8 Tackling Divisions and Inequalities -- Contexts -- Key aspects -- Implications for social workers -- 9 Organising and Delivering Social Services -- Policy context -- Key changes and related issues -- Implications for social workers -- 10 Financing Social Services -- Contexts -- Key aspects -- Implications for social workers -- 11 Who Controls Social Services63; -- Contexts and key aspects -- Implications for social workers -- 12 Future Trends -- How have social conditions changed since 198163; -- Can government policies deliver improvements to the people63; -- What are the implications for social workers63; -- APPENDICES -- 1 Abbreviations -- 2 Key Dates58; Legislation -- 3 Internet Addresses of Main Sources of Information on Policy and Research -- Bibliography -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- Y -- Z -- Last Page.

This text provides a comprehensive and critical introduction to the relationship between social policy and social work. It examines a range of social policy sectors as they impact on the work of professionals in the particular fields of social work, social care, community care and residential care. Overarching issues such as the financing, organisation and delivery of welfare services, the relationship between social policy and social divisions, and key stakeholders in service provision are also discussed. It is a useful text for students and practitioners in the welfare field.