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Drawing on the expertise of social work and social care researchers, educators, practitioners, and those with lived experience of accessing social work services, this book presents an objective and practice relevant overview of strengths-based practice in the UK.
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Drawing on the expertise of social work and social care researchers, educators, practitioners, and those with lived experience of accessing social work services, this book presents an objective and practice relevant overview of strengths-based practice in the UK.
The potential benefits for individuals, families, and communities of social work adopting a strengths-based approach in adult social work and social care are widely recognised across the four nations of the UK. Despite this, there remains much uncertainty about what good strengths-based approaches are, and how they can be practically supported in practice, policy, and research. Presenting a contemporary picture of how strengths-based practice is understood within a UK social work and social care context within each of the home nations, this book draws on the latest research and practice knowledge to discuss and critique the impacts and implementation of the main strength-based models. Drawing on learning from other countries and practice within children's services, it also reflects on the theoretical thinking which underpins strengths perspectives and identifies future challenges and opportunities within adult social work and social care in the United Kingdom.
It will be of interest to all scholars, students and practitioners of social work and social care across all four nations of the UK, and those from other countries who are interested in international learning.
About the author
Robin Miller is Professor of Collaborative Learning in Health and Social Care at the University of Birmingham, UK. An applied academic who builds on his previous roles in practice and strategic management, Robin has an interest in integrated care, co-production, leadership, and how to better use evidence to inform health and social care practice and policy.
Sharanya Mahesh is a Research Fellow in Social Work and Social Care at the University of Birmingham, UK. She is a social worker with a practice background in community development and research interests including strengths-based approaches and innovations in adult social care.
Summary
Drawing on the expertise of social work and social care researchers, educators, practitioners, and those with lived experience of accessing social work services, this book presents an objective and practice relevant overview of strengths-based practice in the UK.
