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The Straightforward Guide to Safeguarding Adults
From Getting the Basics Right to Applying the Care Act and Criminal Investigations
Deborah Barnett
This is a complete guide to safeguarding adults in frontline practice. Based on legal framework set out in the Care Act 2014, this new manual shows how to interpret the law and how to implement these principles in frontline practice. It also includes case studies to help recognise common issues, and tools for risk assessment. Learn More2019, Paperback / softback, 8.90in x 5.98in / 226mm x 152mm, 312pp, $27.95ISBN: 97817859232722019, Ebook, ePUB, 240pp, $27.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-640-7 -
CLEAR Dementia Care©
A Model to Assess and Address Unmet Needs
Dr Frances Duffy
Behaviour that challenges is often a sign of distress experienced by a person with dementia as they try to cope with the daily stresses of living with their condition. This book shows how to understand challenging behaviour in the context of unmet needs, with effective assessment tools for personalised interventions and enhanced dementia care. Learn More2019, Paperback / softback, 11.02in x 8.50in / 280mm x 216mm, 176pp, $39.95ISBN: 97817859227632019, Ebook, ePUB, $39.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-576-9 -
White Privilege Unmasked
How to Be Part of the Solution
Judy Ryde
This book explores how white people view cultural differences through a prism of privilege, and how this can impact personal and professional interactions. The book looks at the history of white privilege, the divisive effects it has on the world, and how organisations and individuals can practically respond to racism and white privilege. Learn More2019, Paperback / softback, 8.98in x 5.91in / 228mm x 150mm, 192pp, $21.95ISBN: 97817859240882019, Ebook, ePUB, $21.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-767-1 -
Job Coaches for Adults with Disabilities
A Practical Guide
Edited by Karola Dillenburger, Ewa Matuska, Marea de Bruijn, and Hanns Rüdiger Röttgers. Forewords by Blazej Piasek and Norman Sterritt
For new and experienced job coaches, and those considering job coaching as a career, this practice-focused guide sets out established standards for supporting adults with physical and intellectual disabilities in long-term employment. It covers essential skills needed for the job, with examples and advice for overcoming specific issues. Learn More2019, Ebook, ePUB, $26.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-943-9 -
Job Coaches for Adults with Disabilities
A Practical Guide
Edited by Karola Dillenburger, Ewa Matuska, Marea de Bruijn, and Hanns Rüdiger Röttgers. Forewords by Blazej Piasek and Norman Sterritt
For new and experienced job coaches, and those considering job coaching as a career, this practice-focused guide sets out established standards for supporting adults with physical and intellectual disabilities in long-term employment. It covers essential skills needed for the job, with examples and advice for overcoming specific issues. Learn More2019, Paperback / softback, 8.98in x 5.98in / 228mm x 152mm, 224pp, $26.95ISBN: 9781785925467 -
Safeguarding Adults and the Law, Third Edition
An A-Z of Law and Practice
Michael Mandelstam
The issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable adults continue to increase in importance. Now in its third edition and a new A-Z format, this book sets this complex area of work within an extensive legal framework, providing comprehensive guidance for practitioners and students. It includes all recent changes to the law, and includes related cases. Learn More2019, Paperback / softback, 9.69in x 6.89in / 246mm x 175mm, 640pp, $60.00ISBN: 97817859222512019, Ebook, ePUB, $60.00ISBN: 978-1-78450-499-1 -
Practical Nutrition and Hydration for Dementia-Friendly Mealtimes
Lee Martin. Foreword by Caroline Lecko
This book offers guidance on ensuring that individuals with dementia can maintain a high standard of nutritional intake alongside increased independence at mealtimes. It explains how dementia impacts on mealtime abilities, with practical guidance on how to enhance these abilities and interventions for overcoming common issues. Learn More2019, Paperback / softback, 7.56in x 6.06in / 192mm x 154mm, 264pp, $26.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-700-42019, Ebook, ePUB, $26.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-221-8 -
Can I Tell You About Being a Young Carer?
A Guide for Children, Family and Professionals
Jo Aldridge, illustrated by Jack Aldridge Deacon
This illustrated book is an introduction to life as a young carer. Follow Carly as we learn what responsibilities she has in the home, why she cares for her mum, her worries and concerns, as well as all the positive aspects of being a carer. Carly's story raises awareness about the needs of young carers for children, families and professionals. Learn More2018, Paperback / softback, 8.98in x 6.06in / 228mm x 154mm, 56pp, $14.95ISBN: 97817859252692018, Ebook, ePUB, $14.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-922-4 -
The Child's World, Third Edition
The Essential Guide to Assessing Vulnerable Children, Young People and their Families
Edited by Jan Horwath and Dendy Platt
Fully updated edition of THE bestselling book on assessing children in need and their families. Comprehensive and multidisciplinary, it covers all aspects of assessment from early help through to child protection. Explores implications of recent legislation and the very latest issues for practice. Learn More2018, Paperback / softback, 9.61in x 6.77in / 244mm x 172mm, 696pp, $45.00ISBN: 97817859211622009, Paperback / softback, 9.69in x 6.93in / 246mm x 176mm, 416pp, $39.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-568-82018, Ebook, ePUB, 464pp, $45.00ISBN: 978-1-78450-382-6 -
Suicide Prevention Techniques
How a Suicide Crisis Service Saves Lives
Joy Hibbins
Focusing on the methods used at a ground-breaking Suicide Crisis Centre which has a zero suicide achievement, this guide offers strategies to help people in suicidal crisis. Founded after the author's own suicidal experience, it challenges the established ways of working in mental health and sets out a new way to provide crisis care. Learn More2018, Paperback / softback, 8.98in x 5.98in / 228mm x 152mm, 144pp, $24.95ISBN: 97817859254982018, Ebook, ePUB, $24.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-949-1
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