All Outputs (13)

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.

Older women's experiences of domestic violence and abuse (2016)
Book Chapter
Rogers, M. (2016). Older women's experiences of domestic violence and abuse. In A. Ahmed, & M. Rogers (Eds.), Working with Marginalised Groups : from policy to practice (134-150). London, UK: Palgrave Macmillan

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.

Diversity and exclusion in context (2016)
Book Chapter
Ahmed, A., & Rogers, M. (2016). Diversity and exclusion in context. In A. Ahmed, & M. Rogers (Eds.), Working with Marginalised Groups: From Policy to Practice (6-20). London, UK: Palgrave Macmillan

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.

Working with marginalised groups : from policy to practice (2016)
Book
(2016). A. Ahmed, & M. Rogers (Eds.), Working with marginalised groups : from policy to practice. London: Palgrave Macmillan

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.

Marginalised children and young people with autism spectrum disorders (2016)
Book Chapter
Kennedy, R., Brammer, A., & Binns, F. (2016). Marginalised children and young people with autism spectrum disorders. In A. Ahmed, & M. Rogers (Eds.), Working With Marginalised Groups: From Policy To Practice (52-69). London: Red Globe Press (Macmillan International Higher Education)

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.

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.

Understanding the social exclusion of Roma (2016)
Book Chapter
Scullion, L., & Brown, P. (2016). Understanding the social exclusion of Roma. In A. Ahmed, & M. Rogers (Eds.), Working with Marginalised Groups : from policy to practice (70-82). Red Globe Press

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.

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

“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.

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.

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.

Trans and gender diversity : messages for policy and practice
Book Chapter
Rogers, M. Trans and gender diversity : messages for policy and practice. In A. Ahmed, & M. Rogers (Eds.), Working with Marginalised Groups: From Policy to Practice (66-104). London, UK: Palgrave Macmillan

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.