Birmingham Taking the Initiative

Changes and Challenges in Working Differently with Adults

Bibliographic Data

ID10896307
AuthorsBarbara Fawcett (0000-0002-2116-9919, University of Strathclyde, corresponding author), Miranda Johnson (0000-0001-5861-3967, Adult Social Care Directorate, Birmingham City Council, Birmingham, UK), Fiona Mould (Adult Social Care Directorate, Birmingham City Council, Birmingham, UK), Jaspreet Ubhi (Adult Social Care Directorate, Birmingham City Council, Birmingham, UK)
Year2021
Volume51
Issue7
Pages2554-2570
Publication date2021-11-15
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueThe British Journal of Social Work (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0045-3102 • E-ISSN: 1468-263X
PublisherOxford University Press (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1093/bjsw/bcaa109
OpenAlexW3046163864
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited7

Turning rhetoric into reality and fully embracing the principles and practice of the Care Act 2014 in innovative, citizen-focused and creative ways has been a journey constructively embraced in Birmingham over the last two years. This has been a journey with critical learning points which incorporate theoretical reflection, managerial and practitioner innovation and an emphasis on citizen-focused co-production. This article considers the context, examines the nature of the change process and appraises the findings from the eighteen-month evaluation. All of these learning points and the process of change itself are eminently transferrable to other Local Authorities operating in the four countries which comprise the UK as well as to the international arena

Context (archaeology) · Critical reflection · Pedagogy · Political science · Process (computing) · Public relations · Rhetoric · Sociology · Computer Science · Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes · Healthcare innovation and challenges · History · Mental Health and Patient Involvement · Public Administration

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