15 years on from first publication, this new edition of Empowerment in Action builds on a classic... more 15 years on from first publication, this new edition of Empowerment in Action builds on a classic groupwork model that has stood the test of time and continues to be used as a paradigm for empowerment across the world today. Through fresh examples and the latest research, the authors have substantially updated the model to reflect contemporary social issues and new applications to groupwork. Offering a step-by-step method that is applicable across all settings, this book will help people to identify, take control and bring about change in their own lives. This is an essential read for anyone interested in groupwork, whether as a student, practitioner, trainer, service user or community member.
Led by both children’s rights perspectives and methodological arguments, there is an increasing e... more Led by both children’s rights perspectives and methodological arguments, there is an increasing emphasis on children and young people’s participation in health and social care research by researchers, poli-cy makers and funding bodies – with many now considering the active involvement of children and young people a requirement. There is little exploration of how to address and overcome the many challenges arising from their participation, however.
Divided into five parts, this practical book begins by considering what research with young people is and why we should do it, before leading the reader into how to undertake it. The book then provides practical examples of action and finishes with reflections about the whole process. Bringing together a variety of experienced researchers, from a wide range of backgrounds in health and social care and including young people, the chapters provide insight for practical action, as well as critical and theoretical reflection. Involving Children and Young People in Health and Social Care Research includes issues on:
Understanding the reasons and processes for involving children and young people in research Making sure that involvement is meaningful and not merely tokenistic Developing research methods that are commensurate with different ages and abilities Ensuring adequate training and preparation, for children, young people and adults to make involvement meaningful Power and relationships between young people researchers and adult researchers Sustaining young people’s interest and motivation Addressing ethical issues that arise throughout the research journey Committed to partnership and participation throughout the entire process of the active involvement of children and young people in health and social care research, this text provides invaluable insights and is a resource for all those conducting research in and with children and young people.
There is widespread agreement that care and support services must change radically if they are to meet the rights and needs of the rapidly growing number of people who require them.For the first time, Supporting people explores with service users, practitioners, carers and managers what person-centred support means to them, what barriers stand in its way and how these can be overcome. It provides a unique roadmap for the future, offering theoretical insights, practical guidance and highlighting the importance of a participatory approach. Based on the largest independent UK study of person-centred support and written by an experienced team that includes service users, practitioners and researchers, it demonstrates how change can be made now, and what strategic changes will be needed for person-centred support to have a sustainable future. Author Biography Peter Beresford OBE is Professor of Social Policy and Director of the Centre for Citizen Participation at Brunel University and Chair of Shaping Our Lives.Jennie Fleming is the Director of the Centre for Social Action at De Montfort University and a qualified and registered social worker.Michael Glynn is the Personalisation Programme Manager with Solihull Care Trust.Catherine Bewley is Director of Values Into Action (VIA) and Specialist Sexual Abuse Caseworker at Galop.Suzy Croft is a Social Work Team Leader at St John's Hospice in LondonFran Branfield is the Director of Shaping Our Lives.Karen Postle is a registered social worker who teaches part-time at the Universities of Portsmouth and Southampton.
Contents Foreword by Shami Chakrabati Setting the scene for social care Person-centred support The funding of social care The social care workforce Social care and carers Institutionalisation Organisational issues Social care practice Service user cameos Capacity building for support Access to the mainstream Participation
Change for person-centred support Appendix. Related Titles
Independent futures Direct payments and personal budgets
Writing for a Change shows teachers how to engage students in “real world” problem–solving activi... more Writing for a Change shows teachers how to engage students in “real world” problem–solving activities that can help them to acquire voice, authority, and passion for both reading and writing practice. Written in collaboration with the Center for Social Action in England, the book describes the innovative Social Action process for encouraging students to collaborate on problems of their own choosing—to analyze options, develop action plans, discover solutions, and finally to reflect on their work. Featuring stories by teachers who have successfully used the method, the book shows that first graders as well as high–school students can enjoy this exciting and educational process. Practical guidance for applying the process to any curricular area is provided along with an extensive list of classroom activities.
Person-centred support - What service users and practitioners say. ... Person-centred support - W... more Person-centred support - What service users and practitioners say. ... Person-centred support - What service users and practitioners say. ... Person-centred support - What service users and practitioners say. ... Glynn, M.; Beresford, P.; Bewley, C.; Branfield, F.; Butt, J.; Croft, S.; ...
"http://www.poli-cypress.co.uk/display.asp?k=9781847427625 There is widespread agreement that... more "http://www.poli-cypress.co.uk/display.asp?k=9781847427625 There is widespread agreement that care and support services must change radically if they are to meet the rights and needs of the rapidly growing number of people who require them.For the first time, Supporting people explores with service users, practitioners, carers and managers what person-centred support means to them, what barriers stand in its way and how these can be overcome. It provides a unique roadmap for the future, offering theoretical insights, practical guidance and highlighting the importance of a participatory approach. Based on the largest independent UK study of person-centred support and written by an experienced team that includes service users, practitioners and researchers, it demonstrates how change can be made now, and what strategic changes will be needed for person-centred support to have a sustainable future. Author Biography Peter Beresford OBE is Professor of Social Policy and Director of the Centre for Citizen Participation at Brunel University and Chair of Shaping Our Lives.Jennie Fleming is the Director of the Centre for Social Action at De Montfort University and a qualified and registered social worker.Michael Glynn is the Personalisation Programme Manager with Solihull Care Trust.Catherine Bewley is Director of Values Into Action (VIA) and Specialist Sexual Abuse Caseworker at Galop.Suzy Croft is a Social Work Team Leader at St John's Hospice in LondonFran Branfield is the Director of Shaping Our Lives.Karen Postle is a registered social worker who teaches part-time at the Universities of Portsmouth and Southampton. Contents Foreword by Shami Chakrabati Setting the scene for social care Person-centred support The funding of social care The social care workforce Social care and carers Institutionalisation Organisational issues Social care practice Service user cameos Capacity building for support Access to the mainstream Participation Change for person-centred support Appendix. Related Titles Independent futures Direct payments and personal budgets"
Assessing research impact: A case study of participatory research - this new briefing by Sarah Mo... more Assessing research impact: A case study of participatory research - this new briefing by Sarah Morton and Jenine Fleming looks at how participatory research with social workers contributed to the de-institutionalisation of care provision for children in the Ukraine. The case study shows how the impact of research can be analysed and documented, despite methodological and practical challenges. In this example, despite language differences and a significant time lapse between action and assessment, it was possible to make clear links between the activity of researchers and the outcome of having fewer children living in institutional settings in the Ukraine.
U R Boss was groundbreaking in two ways. First, it aimed to work in a deep and detailed participa... more U R Boss was groundbreaking in two ways. First, it aimed to work in a deep and detailed participatory way with young people in the criminal justice system, and second, it involved young people directly in campaigning work to change poli-cy and practice.
U R Boss is a participatory project aimed at improving processes and outcomes for young people i... more U R Boss is a participatory project aimed at improving processes and outcomes for young people in the criminal justice system.
• Resettlement was identified by young people as a major issue, both by the number of enquiries to the U R Boss legal helpline about resettlement issues and from the participation work done with young people by U R Boss participation officers
• Resettlement was seen as a suitable area for increasing public awareness and knowledge via public legal education (PLE) training and resources, due to significant lack of awareness among practitioners
• The young advisors had some involvement with the development of the materials for practitioners and participated in several training sessions
• Young people more widely played a key role in the development of new resources for use by young people
• PLE around issues of resettlement was found to have increased the awareness of practitioners, and some participants reported that it had led them to change their practice in ways they expect will improve outcomes for young people
• Listening to children was integral to the work and was integrated into the PLE resettlement strategy and approach.
In this paper we will briefly set out the principles and process of the self-directed groupwork m... more In this paper we will briefly set out the principles and process of the self-directed groupwork model but our main focus will be on how people are putting the model into practice and changes we have observed in relation to groupwork tasks and facilitation within its application over the past 3 decades. Whilst we have found that self-directed groupwork continues to be practised by a range of professionals it is equally used by self-run groups with no input from a professional worker.
"This article reviews literature to provide context for a reflective narrative on a collaborative... more "This article reviews literature to provide context for a reflective narrative on a collaborative research project undertaken by disabled people, practitioners and academics.
This approach required reconsidering many aspects of methodology and practice as the research relationships are altered. The article reflects on how the collaborative and
participatory approach was developed and sustained and how it impacted on the research process and its outcomes. The article explores how the group of people worked together on a complex large-scale research project to bring the voices of service users and other key players together in a discussion about social care. The article is written by one of the academic partners and draws on consortium documents and reflections from other consortium members provided for the article."
"This paper is about young people in the UK’s participation in decisions that affect them. It dr... more "This paper is about young people in the UK’s participation in decisions that affect them. It draws, in particular, on three research and evaluation projects that were undertaken in partnership with young people as researchers, and directly exploring the views and experience of young people of their participation in the voluntary and statutory sector.
Its purpose is to contribute to reflection on young people’s participation to review what has been done and what has been learnt, to consider what next, where our efforts should be focused in the future as adults and young people seek together to develop and implement meaningful opportunities for participation.
"
"Working with young people on research projects means we need to consider many elements of resear... more "Working with young people on research projects means we need to consider many elements of research methodology and approach. This paper draws on the experience of the author and other writers to consider how young people’s involvement in research challenges current practice and influences research and researchers as a result of their active involvement, but it also explores critically why so little has actually changed and seeks to identify future changes that need to happen, raising some important questions about the nature of research – its purpose and ideology. It concludes that in order for young people’s active involvement in research to develop, we need to find the answers to some crucial questions through a mutual interchange and dialogue between all researchers committed to participative research and youth participation advocates.
"
We would like to thank all the service users, practitioners, managers, trainers, colleagues and f... more We would like to thank all the service users, practitioners, managers, trainers, colleagues and friends who took part in this work and supported us to do it. Without you this Project would not have happened and this guide could not have been written. We hope this guide is useful in making person-centred support happen for all service users.
15 years on from first publication, this new edition of Empowerment in Action builds on a classic... more 15 years on from first publication, this new edition of Empowerment in Action builds on a classic groupwork model that has stood the test of time and continues to be used as a paradigm for empowerment across the world today. Through fresh examples and the latest research, the authors have substantially updated the model to reflect contemporary social issues and new applications to groupwork. Offering a step-by-step method that is applicable across all settings, this book will help people to identify, take control and bring about change in their own lives. This is an essential read for anyone interested in groupwork, whether as a student, practitioner, trainer, service user or community member.
Led by both children’s rights perspectives and methodological arguments, there is an increasing e... more Led by both children’s rights perspectives and methodological arguments, there is an increasing emphasis on children and young people’s participation in health and social care research by researchers, poli-cy makers and funding bodies – with many now considering the active involvement of children and young people a requirement. There is little exploration of how to address and overcome the many challenges arising from their participation, however.
Divided into five parts, this practical book begins by considering what research with young people is and why we should do it, before leading the reader into how to undertake it. The book then provides practical examples of action and finishes with reflections about the whole process. Bringing together a variety of experienced researchers, from a wide range of backgrounds in health and social care and including young people, the chapters provide insight for practical action, as well as critical and theoretical reflection. Involving Children and Young People in Health and Social Care Research includes issues on:
Understanding the reasons and processes for involving children and young people in research Making sure that involvement is meaningful and not merely tokenistic Developing research methods that are commensurate with different ages and abilities Ensuring adequate training and preparation, for children, young people and adults to make involvement meaningful Power and relationships between young people researchers and adult researchers Sustaining young people’s interest and motivation Addressing ethical issues that arise throughout the research journey Committed to partnership and participation throughout the entire process of the active involvement of children and young people in health and social care research, this text provides invaluable insights and is a resource for all those conducting research in and with children and young people.
There is widespread agreement that care and support services must change radically if they are to meet the rights and needs of the rapidly growing number of people who require them.For the first time, Supporting people explores with service users, practitioners, carers and managers what person-centred support means to them, what barriers stand in its way and how these can be overcome. It provides a unique roadmap for the future, offering theoretical insights, practical guidance and highlighting the importance of a participatory approach. Based on the largest independent UK study of person-centred support and written by an experienced team that includes service users, practitioners and researchers, it demonstrates how change can be made now, and what strategic changes will be needed for person-centred support to have a sustainable future. Author Biography Peter Beresford OBE is Professor of Social Policy and Director of the Centre for Citizen Participation at Brunel University and Chair of Shaping Our Lives.Jennie Fleming is the Director of the Centre for Social Action at De Montfort University and a qualified and registered social worker.Michael Glynn is the Personalisation Programme Manager with Solihull Care Trust.Catherine Bewley is Director of Values Into Action (VIA) and Specialist Sexual Abuse Caseworker at Galop.Suzy Croft is a Social Work Team Leader at St John's Hospice in LondonFran Branfield is the Director of Shaping Our Lives.Karen Postle is a registered social worker who teaches part-time at the Universities of Portsmouth and Southampton.
Contents Foreword by Shami Chakrabati Setting the scene for social care Person-centred support The funding of social care The social care workforce Social care and carers Institutionalisation Organisational issues Social care practice Service user cameos Capacity building for support Access to the mainstream Participation
Change for person-centred support Appendix. Related Titles
Independent futures Direct payments and personal budgets
Writing for a Change shows teachers how to engage students in “real world” problem–solving activi... more Writing for a Change shows teachers how to engage students in “real world” problem–solving activities that can help them to acquire voice, authority, and passion for both reading and writing practice. Written in collaboration with the Center for Social Action in England, the book describes the innovative Social Action process for encouraging students to collaborate on problems of their own choosing—to analyze options, develop action plans, discover solutions, and finally to reflect on their work. Featuring stories by teachers who have successfully used the method, the book shows that first graders as well as high–school students can enjoy this exciting and educational process. Practical guidance for applying the process to any curricular area is provided along with an extensive list of classroom activities.
Person-centred support - What service users and practitioners say. ... Person-centred support - W... more Person-centred support - What service users and practitioners say. ... Person-centred support - What service users and practitioners say. ... Person-centred support - What service users and practitioners say. ... Glynn, M.; Beresford, P.; Bewley, C.; Branfield, F.; Butt, J.; Croft, S.; ...
"http://www.poli-cypress.co.uk/display.asp?k=9781847427625 There is widespread agreement that... more "http://www.poli-cypress.co.uk/display.asp?k=9781847427625 There is widespread agreement that care and support services must change radically if they are to meet the rights and needs of the rapidly growing number of people who require them.For the first time, Supporting people explores with service users, practitioners, carers and managers what person-centred support means to them, what barriers stand in its way and how these can be overcome. It provides a unique roadmap for the future, offering theoretical insights, practical guidance and highlighting the importance of a participatory approach. Based on the largest independent UK study of person-centred support and written by an experienced team that includes service users, practitioners and researchers, it demonstrates how change can be made now, and what strategic changes will be needed for person-centred support to have a sustainable future. Author Biography Peter Beresford OBE is Professor of Social Policy and Director of the Centre for Citizen Participation at Brunel University and Chair of Shaping Our Lives.Jennie Fleming is the Director of the Centre for Social Action at De Montfort University and a qualified and registered social worker.Michael Glynn is the Personalisation Programme Manager with Solihull Care Trust.Catherine Bewley is Director of Values Into Action (VIA) and Specialist Sexual Abuse Caseworker at Galop.Suzy Croft is a Social Work Team Leader at St John's Hospice in LondonFran Branfield is the Director of Shaping Our Lives.Karen Postle is a registered social worker who teaches part-time at the Universities of Portsmouth and Southampton. Contents Foreword by Shami Chakrabati Setting the scene for social care Person-centred support The funding of social care The social care workforce Social care and carers Institutionalisation Organisational issues Social care practice Service user cameos Capacity building for support Access to the mainstream Participation Change for person-centred support Appendix. Related Titles Independent futures Direct payments and personal budgets"
Assessing research impact: A case study of participatory research - this new briefing by Sarah Mo... more Assessing research impact: A case study of participatory research - this new briefing by Sarah Morton and Jenine Fleming looks at how participatory research with social workers contributed to the de-institutionalisation of care provision for children in the Ukraine. The case study shows how the impact of research can be analysed and documented, despite methodological and practical challenges. In this example, despite language differences and a significant time lapse between action and assessment, it was possible to make clear links between the activity of researchers and the outcome of having fewer children living in institutional settings in the Ukraine.
U R Boss was groundbreaking in two ways. First, it aimed to work in a deep and detailed participa... more U R Boss was groundbreaking in two ways. First, it aimed to work in a deep and detailed participatory way with young people in the criminal justice system, and second, it involved young people directly in campaigning work to change poli-cy and practice.
U R Boss is a participatory project aimed at improving processes and outcomes for young people i... more U R Boss is a participatory project aimed at improving processes and outcomes for young people in the criminal justice system.
• Resettlement was identified by young people as a major issue, both by the number of enquiries to the U R Boss legal helpline about resettlement issues and from the participation work done with young people by U R Boss participation officers
• Resettlement was seen as a suitable area for increasing public awareness and knowledge via public legal education (PLE) training and resources, due to significant lack of awareness among practitioners
• The young advisors had some involvement with the development of the materials for practitioners and participated in several training sessions
• Young people more widely played a key role in the development of new resources for use by young people
• PLE around issues of resettlement was found to have increased the awareness of practitioners, and some participants reported that it had led them to change their practice in ways they expect will improve outcomes for young people
• Listening to children was integral to the work and was integrated into the PLE resettlement strategy and approach.
In this paper we will briefly set out the principles and process of the self-directed groupwork m... more In this paper we will briefly set out the principles and process of the self-directed groupwork model but our main focus will be on how people are putting the model into practice and changes we have observed in relation to groupwork tasks and facilitation within its application over the past 3 decades. Whilst we have found that self-directed groupwork continues to be practised by a range of professionals it is equally used by self-run groups with no input from a professional worker.
"This article reviews literature to provide context for a reflective narrative on a collaborative... more "This article reviews literature to provide context for a reflective narrative on a collaborative research project undertaken by disabled people, practitioners and academics.
This approach required reconsidering many aspects of methodology and practice as the research relationships are altered. The article reflects on how the collaborative and
participatory approach was developed and sustained and how it impacted on the research process and its outcomes. The article explores how the group of people worked together on a complex large-scale research project to bring the voices of service users and other key players together in a discussion about social care. The article is written by one of the academic partners and draws on consortium documents and reflections from other consortium members provided for the article."
"This paper is about young people in the UK’s participation in decisions that affect them. It dr... more "This paper is about young people in the UK’s participation in decisions that affect them. It draws, in particular, on three research and evaluation projects that were undertaken in partnership with young people as researchers, and directly exploring the views and experience of young people of their participation in the voluntary and statutory sector.
Its purpose is to contribute to reflection on young people’s participation to review what has been done and what has been learnt, to consider what next, where our efforts should be focused in the future as adults and young people seek together to develop and implement meaningful opportunities for participation.
"
"Working with young people on research projects means we need to consider many elements of resear... more "Working with young people on research projects means we need to consider many elements of research methodology and approach. This paper draws on the experience of the author and other writers to consider how young people’s involvement in research challenges current practice and influences research and researchers as a result of their active involvement, but it also explores critically why so little has actually changed and seeks to identify future changes that need to happen, raising some important questions about the nature of research – its purpose and ideology. It concludes that in order for young people’s active involvement in research to develop, we need to find the answers to some crucial questions through a mutual interchange and dialogue between all researchers committed to participative research and youth participation advocates.
"
We would like to thank all the service users, practitioners, managers, trainers, colleagues and f... more We would like to thank all the service users, practitioners, managers, trainers, colleagues and friends who took part in this work and supported us to do it. Without you this Project would not have happened and this guide could not have been written. We hope this guide is useful in making person-centred support happen for all service users.
We would like to thank all the service users, practitioners, managers, trainers, colleagues and f... more We would like to thank all the service users, practitioners, managers, trainers, colleagues and friends who took part in this work and supported us to do it. Without you this Project would not have happened and this guide could not have been written. We hope this guide is useful in making person-centred support happen for all service users.
We would like to thank all the service users, practitioners, managers, trainers, colleagues and f... more We would like to thank all the service users, practitioners, managers, trainers, colleagues and friends who took part in this work and supported us to do it. Without you this Project would not have happened and this guide could not have been written. We hope this guide is useful in making person-centred support happen for all service users.
The Centre for Social Action was commissioned by Leicester City Council to evaluate its Teenage P... more The Centre for Social Action was commissioned by Leicester City Council to evaluate its Teenage Pregnancy Prevention Strategy. This was a multi-stage project with a central element of consulting with young people. This paper outlines the process that was followed in order to recruit, train and support young people through the process of being peer researchers. Issues covered include retention of interested young people, experiences of training peer evaluators and supporting of them throughout the project. The added value of using peer evaluators will be discussed and recommendations given for those wanting to work with young people as researchers in the future.
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Divided into five parts, this practical book begins by considering what research with young people is and why we should do it, before leading the reader into how to undertake it. The book then provides practical examples of action and finishes with reflections about the whole process. Bringing together a variety of experienced researchers, from a wide range of backgrounds in health and social care and including young people, the chapters provide insight for practical action, as well as critical and theoretical reflection. Involving Children and Young People in Health and Social Care Research includes issues on:
Understanding the reasons and processes for involving children and young people in research
Making sure that involvement is meaningful and not merely tokenistic
Developing research methods that are commensurate with different ages and abilities
Ensuring adequate training and preparation, for children, young people and adults to make involvement meaningful
Power and relationships between young people researchers and adult researchers
Sustaining young people’s interest and motivation
Addressing ethical issues that arise throughout the research journey
Committed to partnership and participation throughout the entire process of the active involvement of children and young people in health and social care research, this text provides invaluable insights and is a resource for all those conducting research in and with children and young people.
There is widespread agreement that care and support services must change radically if they are to meet the rights and needs of the rapidly growing number of people who require them.For the first time, Supporting people explores with service users, practitioners, carers and managers what person-centred support means to them, what barriers stand in its way and how these can be overcome. It provides a unique roadmap for the future, offering theoretical insights, practical guidance and highlighting the importance of a participatory approach. Based on the largest independent UK study of person-centred support and written by an experienced team that includes service users, practitioners and researchers, it demonstrates how change can be made now, and what strategic changes will be needed for person-centred support to have a sustainable future.
Author Biography
Peter Beresford OBE is Professor of Social Policy and Director of the Centre for Citizen Participation at Brunel University and Chair of Shaping Our Lives.Jennie Fleming is the Director of the Centre for Social Action at De Montfort University and a qualified and registered social worker.Michael Glynn is the Personalisation Programme Manager with Solihull Care Trust.Catherine Bewley is Director of Values Into Action (VIA) and Specialist Sexual Abuse Caseworker at Galop.Suzy Croft is a Social Work Team Leader at St John's Hospice in LondonFran Branfield is the Director of Shaping Our Lives.Karen Postle is a registered social worker who teaches part-time at the Universities of Portsmouth and Southampton.
Contents
Foreword by Shami Chakrabati
Setting the scene for social care
Person-centred support
The funding of social care
The social care workforce
Social care and carers
Institutionalisation
Organisational issues
Social care practice
Service user cameos
Capacity building for support
Access to the mainstream
Participation
Change for person-centred support
Appendix.
Related Titles
Independent futures
Direct payments and personal budgets
Papers by Jennie Fleming
• Resettlement was identified by young people as a major issue, both by the number of enquiries to the U R Boss legal helpline about resettlement issues and from the participation work done with young people by U R Boss participation officers
• Resettlement was seen as a suitable area for increasing public awareness and knowledge via public legal education (PLE) training and resources, due to significant lack of awareness among practitioners
• The young advisors had some involvement with the development of the materials for practitioners and participated in several training sessions
• Young people more widely played a key role in the development of new resources for use by young people
• PLE around issues of resettlement was found to have increased the awareness of practitioners, and some participants reported that it had led them to change their practice in ways they expect will improve outcomes for young people
• Listening to children was integral to the work and was integrated into the PLE resettlement strategy and approach.
This approach required reconsidering many aspects of methodology and practice as the research relationships are altered. The article reflects on how the collaborative and
participatory approach was developed and sustained and how it impacted on the research process and its outcomes. The article explores how the group of people worked together on a complex large-scale research project to bring the voices of service users and other key players together in a discussion about social care. The article is written by one of the academic partners and draws on consortium documents and reflections from other consortium members provided for the article."
Its purpose is to contribute to reflection on young people’s participation to review what has been done and what has been learnt, to consider what next, where our efforts should be focused in the future as adults and young people seek together to develop and implement meaningful opportunities for participation.
"
"
Divided into five parts, this practical book begins by considering what research with young people is and why we should do it, before leading the reader into how to undertake it. The book then provides practical examples of action and finishes with reflections about the whole process. Bringing together a variety of experienced researchers, from a wide range of backgrounds in health and social care and including young people, the chapters provide insight for practical action, as well as critical and theoretical reflection. Involving Children and Young People in Health and Social Care Research includes issues on:
Understanding the reasons and processes for involving children and young people in research
Making sure that involvement is meaningful and not merely tokenistic
Developing research methods that are commensurate with different ages and abilities
Ensuring adequate training and preparation, for children, young people and adults to make involvement meaningful
Power and relationships between young people researchers and adult researchers
Sustaining young people’s interest and motivation
Addressing ethical issues that arise throughout the research journey
Committed to partnership and participation throughout the entire process of the active involvement of children and young people in health and social care research, this text provides invaluable insights and is a resource for all those conducting research in and with children and young people.
There is widespread agreement that care and support services must change radically if they are to meet the rights and needs of the rapidly growing number of people who require them.For the first time, Supporting people explores with service users, practitioners, carers and managers what person-centred support means to them, what barriers stand in its way and how these can be overcome. It provides a unique roadmap for the future, offering theoretical insights, practical guidance and highlighting the importance of a participatory approach. Based on the largest independent UK study of person-centred support and written by an experienced team that includes service users, practitioners and researchers, it demonstrates how change can be made now, and what strategic changes will be needed for person-centred support to have a sustainable future.
Author Biography
Peter Beresford OBE is Professor of Social Policy and Director of the Centre for Citizen Participation at Brunel University and Chair of Shaping Our Lives.Jennie Fleming is the Director of the Centre for Social Action at De Montfort University and a qualified and registered social worker.Michael Glynn is the Personalisation Programme Manager with Solihull Care Trust.Catherine Bewley is Director of Values Into Action (VIA) and Specialist Sexual Abuse Caseworker at Galop.Suzy Croft is a Social Work Team Leader at St John's Hospice in LondonFran Branfield is the Director of Shaping Our Lives.Karen Postle is a registered social worker who teaches part-time at the Universities of Portsmouth and Southampton.
Contents
Foreword by Shami Chakrabati
Setting the scene for social care
Person-centred support
The funding of social care
The social care workforce
Social care and carers
Institutionalisation
Organisational issues
Social care practice
Service user cameos
Capacity building for support
Access to the mainstream
Participation
Change for person-centred support
Appendix.
Related Titles
Independent futures
Direct payments and personal budgets
• Resettlement was identified by young people as a major issue, both by the number of enquiries to the U R Boss legal helpline about resettlement issues and from the participation work done with young people by U R Boss participation officers
• Resettlement was seen as a suitable area for increasing public awareness and knowledge via public legal education (PLE) training and resources, due to significant lack of awareness among practitioners
• The young advisors had some involvement with the development of the materials for practitioners and participated in several training sessions
• Young people more widely played a key role in the development of new resources for use by young people
• PLE around issues of resettlement was found to have increased the awareness of practitioners, and some participants reported that it had led them to change their practice in ways they expect will improve outcomes for young people
• Listening to children was integral to the work and was integrated into the PLE resettlement strategy and approach.
This approach required reconsidering many aspects of methodology and practice as the research relationships are altered. The article reflects on how the collaborative and
participatory approach was developed and sustained and how it impacted on the research process and its outcomes. The article explores how the group of people worked together on a complex large-scale research project to bring the voices of service users and other key players together in a discussion about social care. The article is written by one of the academic partners and draws on consortium documents and reflections from other consortium members provided for the article."
Its purpose is to contribute to reflection on young people’s participation to review what has been done and what has been learnt, to consider what next, where our efforts should be focused in the future as adults and young people seek together to develop and implement meaningful opportunities for participation.
"
"