The British Journal of Social Work

GOLDBERG, E., MATILDA;WARBURTON, R., WILLIAM;McGUINNESS,, BRENDAN;ROWLANDS, JOHN, H.

doi: 10.1093/oxfordjournals.bjsw.a056842pmid: N/A

Abstract SUMMARY Monitoring one year's referrals to an area office of a social services department, we found that of the 2,436 referrals representing 2,057 cases, about half were already known to the area office. Demographically the clientele fell largely into three groups—the elderly, young families and children. The main problem groupings consisted of those with physical disabilities or suffering from frailty in old age, those with financial and environmental problems, and families with disturbed relationships and child care problems. Most of the clients had short-term help and at the end of six months only 11% of the referrals were still open. Distinctive profiles emerged when comparing the routes by which clients with different types of problems reached the area office and the help they got once they had passed its threshold: (a) The elderly and disabled, mainly referred by the health services, received predominantly practical help. (b) Those with financial and material problems, largely self-referred, received information, advice and referral to other agencies. (c) The disturbed families, referred by many different sources, received detailed exploration, assessment and casework. Those clients who were passed on for more extended help to the long-term teams—some 10% of the intake—were mainly the very vulnerable elderly and disabled persons, and children who had been taken into care or who were in need of surveillance and protection for other reasons. The study raises questions about the methods of service delivery in response to the demands made on the area office and discusses possible changes in approach towards more community-oriented preventive work. This content is only available as a PDF. © Oxford University Press

BROMLEY,, GEOFFREY

doi: 10.1093/oxfordjournals.bjsw.a056843pmid: N/A

Abstract SUMMARY This paper is based upon collaborative project work with a social services department aimed at improving interaction and collaboration between field and residential social workers. It describes the principles upon which it was agreed that interaction should develop. These include notions of case-accountable staff, a collateral model of interaction between staff and the idea of one party being identified as a prime care agent. Based on these principles it sets out a model arrangement for clients entering residential care which recognizes the need for precision about the nature of key decisions that need to be taken with clients and the way these decisions should be taken. This content is only available as a PDF. © Oxford University Press

GREEN,, MARY

doi: 10.1093/oxfordjournals.bjsw.a056844pmid: N/A

Abstract SUMMARY The opportunity of growing old has extended but it is an opportunity attended by risks. When old age is accompanied by infirmity, ill-health and economic or social difficulties, many problems arise for the individual and for society. This paper looks at some aspects of the incidence and nature of old age and at the support provided by social services, and the discussion is illustrated by reference to seven elderly hospital patients. The identity of the person found to be most at risk was predictable. This content is only available as a PDF. © Oxford University Press

FARMER,, MARY;HOLGATE,, EILEEN;KEIDAN,, OLIVE;FLYNN,, AUDREY

doi: 10.1093/oxfordjournals.bjsw.a056845pmid: N/A

Abstract SUMMARY The authors present an account of their experiences in organizing a research project to explore aspects of the need and demand for social work through the use of an independent fee-paying agency. Some of the problems encountered in setting up the project and the agency are discussed, along with some observations on the first year's work in the agency. This content is only available as a PDF. © Oxford University Press

BRANDON,, JOAN;WARNER,, JILL

doi: 10.1093/oxfordjournals.bjsw.a056846pmid: N/A

Abstract SUMMARY This paper is an attempt to put forward for discussion some of the similarities and differences between adoption and artificial insemination by donor, as attempts to solve the problem of childlessness. The legal position and the view of the Church are briefly summarized. It is suggested that work already done in adoption, particularly with reference to telling the child, has relevance for A.I.D., and that there are implications for social workers. This content is only available as a PDF. © Oxford University Press

HARDIKER,, PAULINE;WEBB,, DAVID

doi: 10.1093/oxfordjournals.bjsw.a056847pmid: N/A

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MILLARD, D., W.

doi: 10.1093/oxfordjournals.bjsw.a056848pmid: N/A

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JOHNSON,, NORMAN

doi: 10.1093/oxfordjournals.bjsw.a056849pmid: N/A

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HIDDLESTON,, VERA;REID,, SHONA;WORTHINGTON,, TONY

doi: 10.1093/oxfordjournals.bjsw.a056851pmid: N/A

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NORTH,, MAURICE

doi: 10.1093/oxfordjournals.bjsw.a056852pmid: N/A

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