Two decades have passed since the devolution of social care policy, with key differences emerging between the UK’s four systems, but what impact have these differences had? This book presents for the first time research on the perspectives of social care policy makers on the four systems in which they operate and the ways in which they borrow from one another. Drawing on extensive interviews with national and local policy makers across the UK, the book raises vital questions about the role of ‘standardisation’ and ‘differentiation’ in social care, concluding that when given equal capacity to reform their respective systems, the regimes in each nation may take radically different shapes.

The devolution of social care policy has led to key differences emerging between the UK’s four care systems. This book presents research on the perspectives of social care policy makers within the UK’s four care systems, concluding that when given equal capacity to reform, the systems in each nation may take radically different shapes.

This timely book utilises the specialised insights and experiences of those who have carried out research on different aspects of social welfare law and policy to construct an innovative post-Brexit and post-Covid 19 research agenda that identifies what needs to be studied and how this should be carried out.

Begin your path to a career in Adult Nursing with the only textbook available for the Health T Level occupational specialism, created in partnership with NCFE. Covering all the units for the Adult Nursing specialism, this accessible and engaging textbook will equip you with a confident understanding of the knowledge and skills you need to be successful in this qualification. - Track and strengthen your knowledge using learning outcomes at the beginning of every unit and Test Yourself questions throughout - Improve your understanding of important terminology and key terms, plus contextualise your learning with case studies and reflection tasks - Prepare for your placement with tips on best practice and health and safety in the workplace, alongside 'what if' scenarios to place your learning into real-life contexts - Support the final assignments with practical activities, and use our assessment practice to develop your understanding and build confidence - Trust in our author's experience, with over 20 years of teaching and industry expertise

Evidence and knowledge are fundamental in professional practice. A key skill for social workers is understanding how to use the range of sources available. This book recognizes and builds on the complex nature of social work practice.

Adult social care has emerged as a distinct policy area in the UK and one which has come under increasing scrutiny by government and other bodies. With the expectation that in future many more adults will need care and support, ideas have emerged about a ‘transformation’ of adult social care. The focus of this wide-ranging book is on the major themes in policy and provision including personalisation, integration, user participation, the cost of long term care, risk and safeguarding, care quality and workforce issues and is one of the first texts to deal with adult social care as a distinct entity and is an up-to-date source on contemporary government policies, debates and research.The book encourages readers to think critically about decisions being made and about the direction of future policy. The accessible book will be a valuable resource for undergraduate students in Social Policy, Health and Social Care, and Social Work, those taking advanced vocational qualifications in social care and practitioners.