Year: 2015
Type: article
Abstract: The authors consider the impact of neoliberal economic theory on social work care services in England and highlight the resulting challenges for the profession. In this context the paper seeks to highlight the impact of austerity policies, changes to the role of the state, increasing social inequality and disciplinary action, along with the development of marketised care services on the role and the resulting challenges for social work. They seek to critically consider the implications of neoliberal economic and political policy by concentrating, in particular, on how global capital allocation, the discourse of efficiency and effectiveness along with managerialism for social work practice and supervision.
Authors: Gary Spolander, Linda Martin
Institution: Coventry University
Language: English
Subfield: Public Administration
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
Funder: Coventry University
OpenAlex ID: W2289546195