User involvement is now official policy throughout the health and social care system. Does this mean that user involvement practices are unproblematic? Has it l

This is a timely book, given the increasing emphasis on user participation in both research and health and social service provision, that can be read in conjunc

This book provides a definitive critical introduction to service user views and involvement. It addresses both the theoretical and practical issues of service u

Service user involvement in mental health research poses specific challenges for both researchers and service users. The book describes the relevant background

This book examines the key issues and methods of risk measurement and management. A variety of social care settings are included, with examples of practice.