S/S/171. Policies toward street homeless people in UK

The paper addresses the problem of street homeless people in the UK discussing the changes in rough sleepers' and street users' activities, and evaluating the impact of enforcement interventions across England on the welfare of the street homeless. Research projects related to the topic is reviewed and evaluated.

S/S/149. Social Work with Substance Abuse

The paper examines the societal roles of social workers focusing on the ways they treat people with drug or alcohol problems. The factors that must be taken into account when dealing with substance abusers are highlighted.

C/S/75. Functions of supervision in community and youth work and what factors might help/hinder its effectiveness

The paper analyses the functions of supervision in community and youth work looking at the factors that might help or hinder its effectiveness. Supervision is discussed in the context of community and youth work; the models of supervision are described. Conclusions are made about the need for managerial support for the effective functioning of supervisors in the field of community and youth work.

C/S/70. Social exclusion

The paper looks at vulnerable people and social exclusion focusing on teenage mothers. A definition of a vulnerable group (VG) is given explaining why VG are often socially excluded and considering the experiences and difficulties that vulnerable people may have, and their impact on the well being. It is discussed how health services at various levels try to help promote social inclusion.

C/S/67. Does social security policy uphold fairness? Should disable people of working age be required to work?

The paper looks at the Social Security policy in regards to disability arguing whether the disabled should have the right of receiving benefits simply because they are disabled, or should they be required to work? Opinions are reviewed on whether an individual with a disability should be treated equally to an able-bodied person or according to a special set of rules.

C/S/69. Increasing children participation in sport

The paper examines the Haringey Schools and Community Football Initiative, outlining the aims of this initiative and discussing its role for children's participation in sport. The problem of poor participation in sports due to social exclusion is addressed; its theoretical perspectives are discussed including socioeconomic classifications, youth sport initiatives, youth sport sub-cultures, Bourdieu's habitus in relation to class and sport, etc.

C/S/53. Understanding and analysis of the research on links between literacy and language attainment and social disadvantage: Evaluate the Government's Skills for Life 2001-2004 strategy in light of the above statement and analyse its affect on your own sector

This assignment focuses on the subject of literacy and the links between literacy achievement and the potential areas of social disadvantage.

C/S/49. Politics & Power for Professional Social Work Practice: Broadening partnerships between Mental Health services and children's services

This assignment focuses Broadening partnerships between Mental Health services and children's services; which have been brought about by the fundamental change occurrence within social care services, with the emphasis on more collaborative and partnering in the delivery of services.

S/S/112. Qualitative and Quantitative Research in Social Care Policy and Practice

The paper describes various types of research approaches focusing on the relationship between research, practice and theory development in social care studies. Quantitative and qualitative research methods are characterized; their applications in policy making are discussed.

S/S/107. Abortion: Catholic Church's belief vs. Government's belief

The paper addresses the problem of abortion arguing whether it should be legalized. The ways of ending pregnancy are described presenting abortion as an immoral act and a sin against the Fifth Commandment.

S/S/111. Analysis of family functions and relationships

The paper reports on the author's experience as a Senior Social Worker in a Children and Families team identifying the strengths and weaknesses in the family functions and relationships in the areas of attachment, emotional distance, praise, etc.

S/S/106. Social Care Policy of UK: In what ways is Health and Social Care Practice Sometimes Ageist? How can Professionals Avoid Consequences of Prejudice against Older People?

The paper examines the UK policy towards social care with the focus on the older generation arguing the existence of age discrimination, and addressing the problem of senior health and social care. Government initiatives for curbing age discrimination are reviewed.

S/S/105. Importance of Inner and Intergenerational Relations to Quality of Life of Older People

The paper examines the need to develop social cohesion between generations and within the older generation looking at the elderly population of the UK, the change in family structures, the factors affecting the quality of life in elder people, etc.

S/S/104. Evaluation of the Primary Health Care through Community Action

The paper examines community concerns about health support and the activities of Primary Health Care (PHC) in the UK. The features of a community are defined; the principles of PHC are reviewed; the concept of community action is discussed with relation to the National Health Services (NHS) Foundation Trusts.

S/S/103. Social Policy and Welfare Law of UK: Health Minister's Proposals to Crackdown on Teenage Smoking

The paper examines the social policy of the UK government towards smoking highlighting the hazards of teenage smoking, surveying the present situation around smoking, reviewing the laws regarding underage smoking, and the methods of smoking control.

S/S/102. Bush Administration's Media Coverage of Emergency Contraceptive: A Selected News Organization Review

The paper examines the instances of distorting facts related to teenage sex education, HIV/AIDS prevention, emergency contraception, and abortion by the Bush administration. Scientific approaches towards the issues are reviewed discussing various aspects of the futility control development.

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