The Short Guide to Health and Social Care

"A well-considered text in which relevant contemporary issues are brought to light." Beth Moran, University of Plymouth

“Jon Glasby has successfully integrated a historical perspective and key analytical concepts to produce a text which is comprehensive and simple but not simplistic. A valuable introduction to this complex field.” Sally Richards, Oxford Brookes University

“There is a need for a good book that enables people to have a sense of where health and social care have come from. Jon Glasby knows both health and social care; he also knows practitioners and managers. This is informed, up-to-date and accessible – as good as it gets. I would certainly recommend it.” Jill Manthorpe, King's College London

“This is a well constructed textbook which offers a very balanced and comparative approach. There is a good movement through policy into practice, with some key theory. There is a logical order and sense of progression, which makes the information accessible. It links well with the issues that are typically covered and of significance within health and social care.” Joanne Smith, University of Bolton

Jon Glasby is Professor of Health and Social Care and Head of the School of Social Policy, University of Birmingham. A qualified social worker by background, he has been a board member of the Social Care Institute for Excellence, is NHS Non-Executive Director and sits on the Board of Birmingham Children’s Trust.

Introduction: why health and social care matter

Part 1: Structures and services

History and structure

Funding health and social care

Organising health and social care

Part 2: People and practice

The social context of health and social care

Being a professional

Delivering care

Short summary and key messages