A Handbook for Interprofessional Practice in the Human Services

Comprehensive, up to date and highly readable, this well-organised collection is sure to be a valuable resource for students and practitioners in health and social care.
Professor John Carpenter, University of Bristol

"... an excellent overview of the significance of collaborative interprofessional practice in health and social care today ... a key resource in contributing to the preparation of collaborative practice ready practitioners"
Jayne Frisby, Kings College London

A very handy book indeed, with useful ideas on what works and what doesnt, written by colleagues in the field who are well known for their wealth of knowledge.  It will benefit anyone who wants to get to grips with the origins of human services and how to progress from here 
Dr Susanne Lindqvist, University of East Anglia

A Handbook for Inter-professional Practice in the Human Services: Learning to Work Together is an essential text for all students of inter-professional education, and for practitioners looking to understand and develop better inter-agency working.

With an emphasis on working collaboratively with fellow professionals, service users and the community, and developing an holistic approach to working, this is an essential resource for anyone studying on courses in social work, nursing, education, health, medicine, social policy, occupational therapy, physiotherapy and dentistry, and for all those with an interest in the human services.

It provides uniquely comprehensive coverage and wide-ranging analysis of the key issues within and across the different human services. Expert chapters from contributors in key areas such as health and social care services, education and school services, offender services, childrens services, and continuing care give insights into the challenges of collaborative working and the contexts in which these challenges may be faced. Perspectives from service users and carers highlight the fundamental role played by these two groups in the inter-agency team. With examples from distinct service areas, students and practitioners are able to explore their own area of work whilst also gaining an understanding of issues faced by other professionals. 

Key features:

• Learning Points Summaries highlight key points across the chapters, and emphasise links.
• Closer Look sections provide more detail about central themes, issues or policies.
• Case Studies use real-world examples to illustrate the themes of the chapters.
• Key Resources are given at the end of each chapter for readers who wish to follow up on the areas discussed.
• The 3-part structure focuses first on key issues, then on work with different user groups, and finally on specific disciplines to provide a holistic view.
• Professional and service-user perspectives are provided.<...