Kathleen Jones,John Brown,W. J. Cunningham,Julian Roberts,Peter Williams
Opening the Door: A Study of New Policies for the Mentally Handicapped
Opening the Door: A Study of New Policies for the Mentally Handicapped
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Opening the Door is a 1975 survey of policies and problems in services for the mentally handicapped, discussing the gap between the idea and the reality. It is based on detailed work in one Region by a team of staff and postgraduate students at the University of York.
Format: Hardback
Length: 280 pages
Publication date: 31 July 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Opening the Door, first published in 1975, is a comprehensive examination of policies and challenges related to services for individuals with mental disabilities. It provides a detailed account of the advancements that have occurred since 1969, when the inquiry into the conditions of patients at Ely Hospital in South Wales sparked widespread public concern about the quality of life of many mentally handicapped individuals in hospitals. The authors delve into the persistent disparity between the vision outlined in the 1971 Government White Paper, Better Services for the Mentally Handicapped, which laid the foundation for development in the 1980s aimed at rendering the concept of "hospital or community" obsolete, and the prevailing reality.
The study is based on extensive research conducted in a single Region by a team of staff and postgraduate students from the Department of Social Administration and Social Work at the University of York. The survey encompasses various aspects of hospital provisions, with a particular focus on nursing attitudes and the challenges faced in the "back wards." It also explores the relationship between hospitals and their surrounding communities and examines the development of local authority social work and residential care services.
This book holds significant value for students studying social administration, social policy, and health. It offers a valuable insight into the historical context, policies, and practices related to services for mentally disabled individuals, providing a foundation for understanding the current landscape and the ongoing efforts to improve their well-being.
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032538648
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