All Outputs (17)

Walking, talking and sensing community : lived experiences of a multi-ethnic neighbourhood (2020)
Thesis
Newton, D. Walking, talking and sensing community : lived experiences of a multi-ethnic neighbourhood. (Thesis). University of Salford

In an ever more ethnically diverse UK, debates about migration, difference, place and community have become more pronounced. Urban areas in the UK have seen significant changes in patterns of immigration, while new areas of diversity have emerged in... Read More about Walking, talking and sensing community : lived experiences of a multi-ethnic neighbourhood.

Working with marginalised groups : from policy to practice (2016)
Book

A fundamental aspect of health and social care study is the idea that good practice is inclusive practice. Although the UK is a relatively tolerant society, and home to a diverse population, it is still characterised by inequality and exclusion; the... Read More about Working with marginalised groups : from policy to practice.

Diversity and exclusion in context (2016)
Book Chapter

By focusing on the theoretical, legal and policy frameworks which underpin the debate about diversity and exclusion, this chapter serves as an introduction and as a backdrop to the book. Here we highlight that although the UK is a relatively tolerant... Read More about Diversity and exclusion in context.

Older women's experiences of domestic violence and abuse (2016)
Book Chapter

Domestic violence and abuse (DVA) is a global problem and developing appropriate responses is a challenge for health and social care services (Lombard and McMillan, 2013). Not only is DVA entrenched and wide-reaching, it assumes many forms and has l... Read More about Older women's experiences of domestic violence and abuse.

Marginalised children and young people with autism spectrum disorders (2016)
Book Chapter

Collaborative working is necessary to improve the patient experience and quality services for children and young people with autism.
The major challenges for children and young people with autism spectrum disorders relate to social interactions wit... Read More about Marginalised children and young people with autism spectrum disorders.

Understanding the social exclusion of Roma (2016)
Book Chapter

Roma are recognised as one of the European Union’s (EU’s) largest minority ethnic groups, with estimates that there are more than 10 million Roma residing across the EU (Council of Europe, CoE, 2011; European Commission, EC, 2012). Despite a commitme... Read More about Understanding the social exclusion of Roma.

Dementia, diverse communities and access to services (2016)
Book Chapter
Ahmed, A., Egal, U., & Mohammed, S. (2016). Dementia, diverse communities and access to services. In A. Ahmed, & M. Rogers (Eds.), Working with marginalised groups : from policy to practice (120-133). Palgrave Macmillan

Dementia – a progressive illness of the brain, most commonly affecting older
people – has been identified as the biggest health and social care challenge
facing society, due largely to an ageing population.
Migration patterns from the 1950s and... Read More about Dementia, diverse communities and access to services.

Young people as carers and young users of mental health services : from policy to practice (2016)
Book Chapter
McAndrew, S., & Warne, T. (2016). Young people as carers and young users of mental health services : from policy to practice. In A. Ahmed, & M. Rogers (Eds.), Working with Marginalised Groups (37-51). Palgrave

This book highlights a range of individuals and groups in UK society who experience exclusion or marginalisation, including Roma, young carers and people with Autism Spectrum Disorders. It takes a unique practice-based focus, designed to encourage an... Read More about Young people as carers and young users of mental health services : from policy to practice.

Identity, difference and the meaning of 'culture' in health and social care practice (2016)
Book Chapter
Morton, J., & Myers, J. (2016). Identity, difference and the meaning of 'culture' in health and social care practice. In A. Ahmed, & M. Rogers (Eds.), Working with marginalised groups : from policy to practice (21-35). Palgrave

The utilisation of new ICT services in academic libraries in the state of Kuwait : an interpretive case study (2012)
Thesis
Ghuloum, H. The utilisation of new ICT services in academic libraries in the state of Kuwait : an interpretive case study. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Information and communication Technology (ICT) holds the key to the success of modernising
information services. Hence, ICT services impacted on every sphere of academic library activity as
well as presenting an opportunity to provide value-added... Read More about The utilisation of new ICT services in academic libraries in the state of Kuwait : an interpretive case study.

Contextualising the participatory role of BMEs in community regeneration : a requirements and challenge approach (2011)
Thesis
Ijasan, K. Contextualising the participatory role of BMEs in community regeneration : a requirements and challenge approach. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The importance of engaging members of minority communities in the process of
community regeneration has been the focus of many governments in the UK. The
benefit of doing this has also been well stressed and documented among politicians
and member... Read More about Contextualising the participatory role of BMEs in community regeneration : a requirements and challenge approach.

The role of place narratives in planning : a study of the evolution of planning and regeneration policies for the Lower Lea Valley in east London
Thesis
Owens, M. (in press). The role of place narratives in planning : a study of the evolution of planning and regeneration policies for the Lower Lea Valley in east London. (Thesis). University of Salford

In this thesis I explore the role of place narratives in the evolution of planning and regeneration policies for the Lower Lea Valley in east London between 1995 and 2015. The Lower Lea includes the site for the 2012 Olympic Games and is one of Londo... Read More about The role of place narratives in planning : a study of the evolution of planning and regeneration policies for the Lower Lea Valley in east London.

Trans and gender diversity : messages for policy and practice
Book Chapter

Trans is an emerging area of academic interest, and trans people are increasing visible within communities, but the social context of trans people's lives is under-explored in academic literature (Rogers, 2013). Notwithstanding, there is a growing bo... Read More about Trans and gender diversity : messages for policy and practice.

Defining and measuring the personal and professional development for healthcare professionals on international placements in low and middle income countries
Thesis
Tyler, N. (in press). Defining and measuring the personal and professional development for healthcare professionals on international placements in low and middle income countries. (Thesis). University of Salford

It is frequently reported that British health professionals learn and develop considerably as a result of undertaking international placements in low and middle-income countries. However, there has been little attempt to empirically identify, analyse... Read More about Defining and measuring the personal and professional development for healthcare professionals on international placements in low and middle income countries.

Voices from the global south : exploring the lived experiences of Ugandan health workers hosting British volunteers
Thesis
Osman, H. (in press). Voices from the global south : exploring the lived experiences of Ugandan health workers hosting British volunteers. (Thesis). University of Salford

Over the last few decades, volunteering in the global South by medical professionals from the global North has become a widespread phenomenon. Evidence suggests that this activity has been studied almost exclusively from volunteer or sending country... Read More about Voices from the global south : exploring the lived experiences of Ugandan health workers hosting British volunteers.

“Should we exit before Brexit?” Hungarian workers’ experiences & future plans in post-referendum Britain
Thesis
Ayodele, I. (in press). “Should we exit before Brexit?” Hungarian workers’ experiences & future plans in post-referendum Britain. (Dissertation). University Of Salford

Growing concerns over the large influx of Central and Eastern European migrant workers to the UK since the enlargement of the EU in 2004 played a major role in the result of the EU Referendum in June 2016. Now, in the era of Brexit, when millions of... Read More about “Should we exit before Brexit?” Hungarian workers’ experiences & future plans in post-referendum Britain.

Living alongside railways : a discursive psychological analysis of adapting to disruption and identities of place
Thesis
Condie, J. Living alongside railways : a discursive psychological analysis of adapting to disruption and identities of place. (Thesis). University of Salford

The concepts of ‘place’ and ‘identity’ are increasingly being used to understand the relations between people and physical environments. This research utilised ‘place’ and ‘identity’ to examine how people negotiate environmental conditions such as vi... Read More about Living alongside railways : a discursive psychological analysis of adapting to disruption and identities of place.