Summary
Contents
Subject index
“The book makes it easy to dip into a topic and also gives good overviews of theories and applications. This will definitely help students.” - Lesley Groom, University of Bolton
Carefully researched and highly readable, this textbook looks at the experiences and health and social needs of key vulnerable groups. It presents an engaging social science perspective relevant to everyone exploring how we, and society, care for the vulnerable.
Each chapter defines and explores a vulnerable social group, bringing together theoretical, policy and practice perspectives. The chapters explore contemporary debates and offer a number of differing and thought provoking viewpoints. The lively and engaging style enables the reader to engage with the client group and to reflect upon their own learning and practice in a more meaningful way.
Groups covered include:
Disabled People; Children; Older People; Those Living with Mental Illness; Ethnic Minorities; The Homeless
Suggestions about further study, chapter activities and a glossary of key concepts support students learning and develop understanding across the social sciences. The book is invaluable for all those taking courses across health and social care and for practitioners.
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
Overview
- Definitions
- Reasons for seeking asylum in the United Kingdom
- Vulnerabilities upon arrival
- Life in the United Kingdom for asylum seekers and refugees
- Existing policies and initiatives that address the social exclusion of asylum seekers and refugees
- Directions for future policies
- Conclusions
- Suggestions for further study
Introduction
Wars, conflicts, human rights abuses and environmental disasters in different parts of the world result in the enforced migration of civilians to other countries. Although their numbers fluctuate, there are around 21 million asylum seekers and refugees worldwide who have fled their homes in the world's trouble spots. Their plight is a cause for global concern and action at an international level to ensure their protection and to resolve problems is coordinated by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
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