A comprehensive, accessible and original text on poverty and the responses to poverty. It focuses on policy formulation and implementation in the areas of social security, personal social services and community care. By examining the boundaries between these policy fields and their impact on the poor, the book will provide new insights into the functions of social policy, how social policy in modern Britain actually works, what it achieves and what poor people must give in return.

Responding to Poverty: The Politics of Cash and Care (Longman Social Policy in Britain Series.)

Politics & Social Sciences

Becker, Saul

Social Sciences

Addison-Wesley Longman Ltd

Children Caring for Parents with HIV and AIDS: Global Issues and Policy Responses

<p>The book makes a significant contribution to the growing research evidence on children and young people with caring responsibilities ('young carers') and the impacts of HIV/AIDS on families globally, focusing on the experiences and perspectives of children that are caring for a parent with HIV in the global North and South.</p>

Evans, Ruth

Teen & Young Adult

Policy Press

This ground-breaking book focuses on the experiences and perspectives of children and young people who care for a parent with HIV in the global North and South. Drawing on in-depth qualitative research from the UK and Tanzania, the book presents a unique insight into the similarities and differences in children's and parents' experiences across diverse socio-economic, cultural and welfare contexts.The book makes a significant contribution to the growing research evidence on children and young people with caring responsibilities ('young carers') and the impacts of HIV and AIDS on families globally. It examines caring relationships within families affected by HIV and AIDS; the outcomes of caregiving; children's and families' resilience; the factors influencing whether children become involved in care work; and local and global policy responses. It also provides insight into the perspectives of parents living with HIV and service providers working with families.This book will be of interest to policy makers and practitioners in the field of HIV and AIDS, and to researchers, academics and students concerned with international development, social policy, human geography, childhood and youth studies, social work, health and social care, education, children's services and nursing and palliative care.

Children caring for parents with mental illness: Perspectives of young carers, parents and professionals

Little is known about the experiences of children living in families affected by severe and enduring mental illness. This is the first in-depth study of children and young people caring for parents affected in this way. Drawing on primary research data collected from 40 families, the book presents the perspectives of children (young carers), their parents and the key professionals in contact with them. Children caring for parents with mental illness makes an invaluable contribution to the growing evidence base on parental mental illness and outcomes for children. It:·[vbTab]is the first research-based text to examine the experiences and needs of children caring for parents with severe mental illness;·[vbTab]provides the perspectives of children, parents and key professionals in contact with these families;·[vbTab]reviews existing medical, social, child protection and young carers literatures on parental mental illness and consequences for children; ·[vbTab]provides a chronology and guide to relevant law and policy affecting young carers and parents with severe mental illness;·[vbTab]makes concrete recommendations and suggestions for improving policy and professional practice;·[vbTab]contributes to the growing evidence base on parental mental illness and outcomes for children and families.

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Aldridge, Jo

Psychology & Counseling

Growing interest in the social and therapeutic value of horticulture, has produced little evidence that demonstrates outcomes for vulnerable groups, including those with learning difficulties and mental health problems. This report addresses the gap in knowledge and presents the findings of the first study of horticulture projects across the UK.

Health, well-being and social inclusion: Therapeutic horticulture in the UK

Sempik, Joe

<p>Until now little published work has focused on how horticulture and gardening can help to promote social inclusion for vulnerable groups. This guide looks at the ways in which social and therapeutic horticulture projects can help foster independence, build self esteem and provide training and employment opportunities for vulnerable groups.</p>

Growing together: A practice guide to promoting social inclusion through gardening and horticulture

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Gardening & Landscape Design

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Books by Becker, Saul

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Responding to Poverty: The Politics of Cash and Care (Longman Social Policy in Britain Series.)

Children Caring for Parents with HIV and AIDS: Global Issues and Policy Responses

Children Caring for Parents with HIV and AIDS: Global Issues and Policy Responses

Children caring for parents with mental illness: Perspectives of young carers, parents and professionals

Health, well-being and social inclusion: Therapeutic horticulture in the UK

Growing together: A practice guide to promoting social inclusion through gardening and horticulture