NPTCLibGuides: Wellbeing and Health in the Community (Adult and Youth): Library books

Getting started

How do I find the books I need?

Use the library catalogue to find the books you need.

Check the status to see if the book is available or on loan.

If the book is available, make a note of the location and the shelfmark (where you will find the book on the shelves).

If the copies of the book you need are out on loan you can request a copy from the library.

Main shelfmarks for Wellbeing and Health

174.2	Ethics
300.72	Reseach
302	Communication
305	Equal Opportunities
361.3	Social Work
361.61	Social Policy
362.1	Health & Social Care
362.29	Substance Misuse
362.5	Poverty
362.6	Vulnerable Adults

Reading lists

These recommended books are available for you to borrow from the library.

Cert HE - Level 4 Reading Lists

Diploma HE - Level 5 Reading Lists

BSc (Hons) Care & Wellbeing (Top-Up)

E-books

Our e-book collections provide 24/7 access to the learning and research materials you need for your course.

Visit our e-books page on Moodle or search the library catalogue for e-books.

Find books

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A selection of books for your subject

Leadership and management in health and social care : NVQ/SVQ Level 5 (2nd ed.) by Andrew Thomas, Alix Walton and Joanne Mckibbin
ISBN: 0435075144
Leadership and Management in Integrated Services by Judy McKimm (Editor); Kay Phillips (Editor)
ISBN: 1844452042
Publication Date: 2009
Government drivers promote integrated health and social care services for children and adults yet the field is immensely complex, with the involvement of multiple agencies, professionals and other stakeholders. It provides an overview and introduction to core leadership and management principles, the key management structures and organisations that comprise integrated services.
Communication Skills in Nursing, Health and Social Care 5th Edition by Bernard Moss
ISBN: 9781526490148
Publication Date: 2020
Our ability to communicate is a key part of everyday life and is an essential skill, particularly when communicating with vulnerable people in a health and social care setting.Presented in a unique and easy-to-use dictionary format, this practical guide will help students and practitioners understand and apply the principles of effective communication.
Anti-Discriminatory Practice: equality, diversity and social justice. 7th ed. by Neil Thompson
ISBN: 9781352010947
Publication Date: 2020
Now going into its seventh edition, Neil Thompson's Anti-Discriminatory Practice has been providing a trusted introduction to the challenges of promoting social justice and equality for a quarter of a century. Addressing the common concepts and issues across the various forms of discrimination, this book explores the reasons why the development of anti-discriminatory practice is so vital, and examines the steps that need to be taken towards constructing a social work practice based on principles of anti-discrimination and the promotion of equality.
Doing Qualitative Research 6th ed by David Silverman
ISBN: 9781529769005
Publication Date: 2022
This book will guide you through each step of the research process: from brainstorming ideas and working with your supervisor to navigating the field to writing up your results. Driven by examples from other students' projects, the book features discussions on translating social problems into research topics, collecting data in the wake of a pandemic, and guidance from Qualitative Data Analysis Software expert Christian Schmieder to help you summarise, categorise, and review qualitative data; A new chapter on how much data you need answers the age-old question: 'how many interviews or case studies are enough?'
Doing a literature review in Health and Social Care: A practical guide 4th ed. by Helen Aveyard
ISBN: 9780335248001
Publication Date: 2019