Introduction
Section One – History, ideologies and perspectives in social policy for social work practice
Chapter One - Background of social policy and social work
Chapter Two - Ideologies and perspectives in social policy
Chapter Three - Social justice, equality and inclusion
Section Two – The five main areas of social policy
Chapter Four - Income
Chapter Five - Health
Chapter Six - Housing
Chapter Seven - Education
Chapter Eight - Social Services
Section Three – People with lived experience
Chapter Nine - Children and families
Chapter Ten - Children and young people (CYP) with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
Chapter Eleven - Adults with physical and learning disabilities
Chapter Twelve - Ageing adults
Chapter Thirteen - Asylum seeking and refugees
Section Four - Study skills
Chapter Fourteen - Skills tool kit
Conclusion
Biography
Laura Mullen is the course leader for the BA social work programme and a senior lecturer at London South Bank University. She is currently completing her PhD on the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on the development of children and young people with SEND. Laura is module lead for social policy modules for both the BA and MA social work programmes. She is a qualified social worker with a key interest in working with children with SEND and adults with dementia.
