C/S/96. Intervention Theories: Amalgamation of the Systems Approach and the Task Centred Approach is the Best Method?

The paper looks at the role of interventions in social work examining the ecological systematic and the task-centred approaches to interventions. The systems covered by the ecological approach are described; the advantages and disadvantages of both methods are identified arguing the need for their integration.

C/N/190. Creative Care Services: summary of mental illness, treatment, and support

The paper examines the mental healthcare service known as Creative Care Services (CCS) providing definitions of mental illness, analysing CCS policy and practices, discussing the quality of patients' life in residential homes and CCS initiatives in helping people who suffer from mental health problems with a focus on women patients. A power point presentation of the paper is supplied in a separate file.

C/S/37. In what ways are some residential care environments better than others?

This discussion is primarily based on answering the question whether certain health care and residential care facilities would be better than certain others considering case studies, and the concept of institutionalisation. The Wagner report and recommendations for providing adequate care have been considered here and the focus of the discussion is on highlighting care services that should be based on providing freedom and support rather than boredom and institutionalisation to its residents.

E/S/21. Outline and critically reflect on the role and function of social policy

The paper examines the functions of social policy (SP) providing a review of theoretical approaches to SP and analysing examples of SP practices within the UK National Health Service (NHS), Poor Laws, etc.

S/S/60. Social Work and Child Protection

This report looks at how social services protect and promote the welfare of children. It begins by exploring the ideological and historical base of social services provision linked to child protection. Following this is a look at the tensions between public, voluntary and private agencies before touching on the values, ethics and principles of social work practice. It then moves on to consider the relationship between provision and practice and how ideological, political and economical factors impact on practice. The assignment then highlights how social workers relate to social diversity and how social work relates to different groups within communities. Lastly it looks at social work intervention.

S/S/59. Poverty in society is caused by inequality. Discuss the extent to which different conceptions of poverty are compatible with the generalisation.

This paper discusses different conceptions of what poverty is, and looks at whether each conception of poverty is compatible with the theory that poverty is caused by inequality. Measures such as GDP per capita, poverty line headcounts (such as $1 a day), and the Human Development index are all summarised and evaluated as compared to relative poverty and social exclusion conceptions of poverty.

C/S/32. Smoking Cessation: Marketing Research

The report is aimed at analyzing and understanding attitude and behavior of individuals towards smoking cessation. The research has been conducted in the Scotland through both primary and secondary data. The primary data is a mix of quantitative data, gained through questionnaire and qualitative data, gained through semi-structured interviews and focus groups. The report has context overview, methodology, quantitative analysis, qualitative analysis, recommendations and reflection on the research.

C/S/30. Diversity, Rights and Equality

Dementia is one of the most fatal and disabling illnesses that mainly affects the elderly population with associated psychological and behavioral problems. This study highlights the social and psychological problems faced by demented individuals and the care and support structure that would be necessary to improve their quality of life. We describe the associated problems in dementia especially depression and physical disability and highlight the ethical issues that should be considered by health care professionals while determining the care patterns of demented elderly individuals. An emphasis has been given on social and psychological support including counseling and on non pharmacological and behavioral interventions. Issues related to age discrimination, access to services, human rights, diversity and equality are discussed within the context of health care services.

C/S/29. Discuss the issue of social patterns of health and illness in terms of the following areas of analysis: Epidemiology and Sociological theory

The social patterns of health and illness as revealed with the help of sociological theories and epidemiology are discussed in this study. A general definition of health features not just an absence of illness but an improved quality of life. The implications of an enhanced quality of life are examined considering whether quality of life could be equated with a possible absence of illness. Sociological theories as seen in the concept of social capital are discussed along with issues relating to social structures and social networks. Epidemiology highlights the sociological factors affecting health and illness within any population and provides the general framework for developing health policies and therapeutic practices. Although both epidemiology and sociological theories are equally crucial to social science research and development, only future research studies comparing these two areas of analysis would be able to indicate whether any one method would be better than the other.

C/S/25. What are the effects of Domestic Violence on Children?

Violence at home is considered a crime and within UK 25% of all crimes are committed at home and could be categorised as domestic violence or abuse. This project is based on domestic violence and the effects of such direct or indirect violence on children. Primary data will be obtained from children between the age groups 10-15 years to obtain direct reports on their views on violence at home and to examine whether there are gender and age variations in childrens perception of violence and the effects of violence on them. Data wil be obtained using questionnaires on a sample of 400 male and female children and following the analysis, recommendations could be made for further research.

C/S/23. Urban Regeneration in UK in 1990s- The Decade of Change

The following work scrutinized urban regeneration process of UK in 1990s. It examined the change objectives of urban policies that shifted from property led development to participative localized urban regeneration practices. Later it also examined the barriers that continuously put a threat in the stalk of effective urban regeneration in the future.

P/N/89. Medical nurse: characteristics, requirements, guidelines

The paper offers a profile of a general medical nurse profession outlining their specific roles, task requirements, the scope of needed knowledge, the types of information seeking behaviour in nurses, means of information solution, trouble shooting guidelines, etc.

P/S/99. Failures and successes in anti-smoking policy

The paper critically assesses the anti-smoking policy in the UK and USA reviewing the risks of smoking and inaccuracy in their interpretation. The failures and successes in anti-smoking policy are outlined and discussed focusing on current strategies.

C/S/22. Social policy and social work. What is the meaning of these terms and how can they be used in order to promote both social change and social control?

This paper outlines the ways through which we can gain better understanding of several social issues by looking at the social policy taken by states so as to deal with them. It also explains the phenomenon of social work and the ways through which societies are benefited by it. The definition of the term social policy is given and the ways through which social policy was implemented in ancient societies is mentioned in brief. Also, definitions of social work are provided in the following chapter. The last part of the study examines the social problems of drug trafficking and drug addiction and also deals with the issues of public health and safety and the social risks which derive from public drinking and smoking. The measures societies take so as to minimise the negative results of public drinking and smoking are mentioned.

E/S/11. Dissertation. Social enterprises and networks in community development

The dissertation aims to investigate the role of social entrepreneurship in community development studying entrepreneurial networks in the region of Merthyr Tydfil in South Wales. An overview of the area is given; literature on social entrepreneurship, social and community enterprises and networking structures in the UK is reviewed. Qualitative methods of research on the basis of primary data collection (questionnaire surveys, interviews, and case studies) are combined with secondary data collection and analysis. Conclusions are made about the structure, role and present state of networks employed by community-based organisations in South Wales. Recommendations are given to the government, local authorities and the existing business support agencies to help bring social capital into the businesses.

E/S/10. Tobacco smoking: history of changing attitudes

The paper looks into tobacco smoking as the most common addictive habit tracing the history of tobacco growing and consumption in America. An overview of major tobacco producing companies development is given; social and commercial outcomes of changing attitudes towards tobacco are outlined.

C/S/19. Aid or trade to solve world poverty?

This essay looks at this issue of Aid or Trade as a tool to end poverty as a powerful contemporary issue that divides world opinion. It considers the ideas from the liberal free trade perspective and then counter these with differing opinions. It concludes that trade is a powerful force but that a more balanced approach is perhaps developing. The degree of success is yet to be seen.

C/S/18. The nature and causes of poverty in Britain

This essay looks at the nature and causes of poverty in Britain. It considers problems over the definition of poverty and how this feeds in an estimation of its nature and extent. Then it looks at differing perspectives on the causes of poverty, from the neo-liberal to left wing points of view.

P/S/86. Benefit fraud in UK

The paper examines the concept of benefit fraud describing types of benefits in welfare economic terms, reviewing different approaches to benefit fraud and identifying fraud methods. Government actions to combat benefit fraud are discussed; benefit fraud in the UK is compared to that in other countries highlighting the issue of asylum seekers.

P/S/79. Dealing with child abuse

The paper investigates the problems related to child abuse, i.e. physical abuse (PA), emotional abuse (EA), sexual abuse (SA), and various forms of neglect. The strategies that help children to know their rights and protect themselves are discussed. A review of voluntary services supporting abused children is given.

P/S/75. Medical profession in Victorian and post-Victorian Britain

The paper looks into the history of General Practitioners (GP) in Britain analysing the legal, economic and social aspects of the medical profession in the second half of the 19th æ beginning of the 20th century. The significance of the Medical Act of 1858 and the National Health Insurance Act are argued; their implications for GPs are discussed.

C/S/15. Social policy. Drug trafficking and the case of tobacco and alcohol distribution

This paper outlines the ways through which we can gain better understanding of several social issues by looking at the social policy taken by states so as to deal with them. The definition of the term social policy is given and the ways through which social policy was implemented in ancient societies is mentioned in brief. The last part of the study examines the social problems of drug trafficking and drug addiction and also deals with the issues of public health and safety and the social risks which derive from public drinking and smoking. The measures societies take so as to minimise the negative results of public drinking and smoking are mentioned.

C/S/11. Health care systems and social inequality

This essay considers recent thinking in Europe regarding health care and inequalities. It looks at the general principle that social inequalities produce health inequalities. Also those efforts should be made by responsible governments to reduce inequality in health care. It then looks in more detail at recent developments in two European countries: the UK and Denmark. It considers that both have made considerable efforts to link health care and social inequality, but that both have points of weakness in the practice.

C/S/10. Theories of social construction of identity and power in social work practice

This essay considers the various theories regarding the social construction of identity and connects them to a hypothetical case study. It also looks at power relations and oppression and considers how social work practice can help to overcome the consequences of these. It considers theories by Mead, Foucault, Althusser, as well as the classic text by Berger and Luckmann. It concludes that these theories are very relevant for social work practice.

S/S/13. How have conceptions of disability changed?

This paper deals with how conceptions of disability have changed in society over time. The paper begins by attempting to define disability, which is currently a problematic area. It describes a shift from a dependency, or medical, model of disability towards a more social model. Historical attitudes to disability are also dealt with, from schools to the labour market. Legal rights and benefits are further discussed.

P/S/52. Adoption and its challenges

The paper looks at the social issues of family structure, adoption and suitability of prospective adoptive parents. The policies of adoption are reviewed focusing on inter-country adoption. The author suggests that changes in the law are needed to offer more protection to the adopted children who are adopted. Individual cases of adoption are discussed.

P/S/41. Is health related to social class?

The paper examines the correlation between health and occupational social status. The concepts of 'health, 'class', and 'inequalities' are defined, and a historical and cross-sectional analysis of inequalities is conducted using Registrar's Generals' scale. Cultural, behavioural, psychological and other explanations for socially related health problems are suggested against the background of statistical evidence (e.g. lower classes rate high in respiratory diseases associated with regular smoking). The areas of growing interest for medical sociology are outlined.

P/S/22. Do Bourdieus studies of class support his theoretical claims about the habitus?

This essay examines the work of Pierre Bourdieu and the concept of the habitus. Essay discusses whether Bourdieus studies of class support his theoretical claims about the habitus.

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