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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.

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.