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It is widely agreed that there is a true need to transform care and support services. This book explores, for the first time, what person-centered support means, what barriers stand in the way, and how these can be overcome. The book offers both theoretical insights and practical guidance, and highlights the importance of a participatory approach. It is based on the largest independent UK study of person-centered support and is written by an experienced team that includes service users, practitioners, and researchers. Supporting People demonstrates how change can be made now, and what strategic changes are needed for person-centered support to have a sustainable future.
About the author
Peter Beresford OBE is Professor of Social Policy and Director of the Centre for Citizen Participation at Brunel University and Chair of Shaping Our Lives. Jennie Fleming is the Director of the Centre for Social Action at De Montfort University and a qualified and registered social worker. Michael Glynn is the Personalisation Programme Manager with Solihull Care Trust. Catherine Bewley is Director of Values Into Action (VIA) and Specialist Sexual Abuse Caseworker at Galop. Suzy Croft is a Social Work Team Leader at St John's Hospice in London Fran Branfield is the Director of Shaping Our Lives. Karen Postle is a registered social worker who teaches part-time at the Universities of Portsmouth and Southampton.
Summary
Based on the largest independent UK study of person-centred support and written by an experienced team of authors, this book explores with service users, practitioners, carers and managers what person-centred support means to them, what barriers stand in the way and how these can be overcome.
