All Outputs (7)

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.

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

Polly’s story : using structural narrative analysis to understand a trans migration journey (2016)
Journal Article
Ahmed, A., & Rogers, M. (2017). Polly’s story : using structural narrative analysis to understand a trans migration journey. Qualitative Social Work, 16(2), 224-239. https://doi.org/10.1177/1473325016664573

There is scant theoretical and empirical research on experiences of trans and its significance for social work practice. In this paper we premise that research on trans identity and practice needs to be located in particular temporal, cultural, spat... Read More about Polly’s story : using structural narrative analysis to understand a trans migration journey.

Negotiating the challenges of ageing as a British migrant in Spain (2016)
Journal Article
Ahmed, A. (2016). Negotiating the challenges of ageing as a British migrant in Spain. GeroPsych, 29(2), 105-114. https://doi.org/10.1024/1662-9647/a000147

There has been a proliferation of research on lifestyle migration, including studies of older people who move from Northern to Southern European countries in retirement. This body of research has generally focused on ‘third age’ retirees who exercise... Read More about Negotiating the challenges of ageing as a British migrant in Spain.