Master the crucial link between social policy and social work practice with ‘Social Work and Social Policy: An Introduction, 2nd Edn’. This essential textbook, ideal for social work students and professionals, offers a comprehensive overview of social policy principles and their direct application to social work values and ethics. Explore key themes like service user involvement, the balance of responsibility between individuals, society, and the state, and the complex interplay of different sectors in providing welfare. Understand fundamental concepts such as needs, rights, choices, equality, and personalisation. Packed with reflective activities and further reading, this accessible guide provides the foundational knowledge needed to navigate the policy landscape and excel in your social work career. A must-have for social work qualifying courses.