You can now download an e-book pdf for free of “Back for the Future: Sociological Theory and Today’s Big Issues” available at University of Sussex. The book blurb is below: Back for the Future…” introduces the concept of sociological investigation and describes the theoretical approaches of Emile Durkheim, Karl Marx and Max Weber in the context
Increasing diversity in the workforce is an important challenge. The public trust government services and companies more if they see that their social identity – race, gender, disability etc. – is reflected in the service being provided. Employers are therefore keen to improve the application rate and success rate of minority-group candidates. A recruitment campaign for a regional police service managed to increase by 50% the pass rate on a pre-employment test, amongst non-white candidates. They achieved this huge improvement by changing the wording of emailed information sent to candidates. How did this work[1] and what are the practical implications for employers?
This report gives the picture of the needs of adults with learning disabilities highlighting acute problems that need to be tackled by public services and wider society. Various statistical and qualititative data is reviewed. For instance, people with learning disabilities get less good health care meaning that they are more likely to die prematurely. This
We are really pleased that Speak Out won another £210,00 from Big Lottery.
‘Case’, ’cause’ and ‘class’ advocacy are important and contrasting models for helping disadvantage groups make change and improve their lives.
Social Prescribing tackles primary care problems in a unique way and it helps patients transform their lives. The big problem that we tolerate is spending a big chunk of the NHS budget on GP services when 20% of the service, at the very least, is not effective.
Wherever you are in the planning process I am happy to help. I am here to discuss your challenges and plans, help you evaluate ‘the how’ of your project, or even make some initial recommendations. So do feel free to ping me an e-mail or call – no commitments required ~ Jim Simpson
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