A Jargon Busting Dictionary
for Social Care

By Bridget Caffrey and Siobhan Maclean

Lots of candidates for various social care qualifications find this a useful publication - it provides 'just enough' information on key theories, legislation and the generic knowledge base for many qualifications. In 1926 the French writer Antoine de Saint-Exupery famously said "Language is the source of most misunderstandings." That has never been more true in the field of social care. This dictionary is designed to de-mystify the use of language in health and social care. Commonly used jargon is explained in straightforward terms. It is an invaluable reference guide for all staff in social care, particularly those new to the field and those recruited from overseas. The final section of the dictionary offers advice on appropriate language in terms of anti-oppressive practice. The Dictionary also comes with a free "jargon busting" service. If a reader wants a definition of a word which does not appear in this version, they can contact us to receive a free definition by e-mail or post. Examples of entries include: Advocacy Asperger's Syndrome Attachment Behaviourism Case Conference Common Assessment Framework Confidentiality Direct Payments Dyspraxia Empowerment Equality Family Group Conference Guardianship Holistic Approach Institutionalisation Judicial Review Learning Disability Mental Capacity No Secrets Our Health, Our Care, Our Say Person Centred Care Respect Agenda Supervision Theory Values Whistle Blowing A5 spiral bound; 190 pages ISBN: 978-1-903575-50-5 £10

Frequently purchased together with:   Birth to Eighteen Years: Children and the Law Social Care and the Law: An NVQ Related Reference Guide Handbook of Theory for Social Care: Volume 1

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