Health and Social Care (Collins Key Concepts) - Softcover

Key Concepts in Health and Social Care will explain the essential ideas and techniques to anyone studying Health and Social Care in schools or colleges, or working in the sector. Written by subject experts, and with a free e-version with each purchase, this text is your trustworthy and accessible guide to key concepts in the sector.

From ‘active participation’ to ‘wellbeing’, Collins Key Concepts in Health and Social Care explains the essential ideas and processes in health and social care. Whether you are looking to learn about a new concept, refresh your knowledge or advance your understanding, this title will:

·Provide an invaluable reference guide, completely accessible through the easy look-up book or e-version
·Secure knowledge and vocabulary with the quick-reference definition and clear explanation
·Give you confidence to apply understanding to a range of health and social care scenarios with contextualised examples
·Suit students working across qualifications, including BTEC, Diploma and NVQ, and practitioners

John Rowe is an experienced health and social care practitioner who has worked in a range of care settings. He has a Masters degree in Education (Health & Social Care) and currently lectures with The Open University. John has co-authored several books on health and social care, including dementia care.

Ann Mitchell is a registered mental health nurse and qualified community psychiatric nurse, and has worked in a variety of mental health settings. Currently Ann is a lecturer with The Open University. Ann has also co-authored several books on health and social care, primary care mental health and social perspectives on depression.