Occupational Social Work and Employee Assistance Programs in Great Britain

The study of the development of occupational social work in Europe can provide some insights into its development in the United States. Thts article reports on a study that investigated the extent of occupational social work in Great Britain, and its inclusion in social work education in that countr...

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Published in:Employee assistance quarterly 1991-12, Vol.7 (1), p.19-24
Main Author: Marlow, Christine
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Employee Assistance Programs
Employee counseling
Employment Opportunities
Great Britain
Labor sector
Occupations
Social service, Industrial
Social Work Education
Study and teaching
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Summary:The study of the development of occupational social work in Europe can provide some insights into its development in the United States. Thts article reports on a study that investigated the extent of occupational social work in Great Britain, and its inclusion in social work education in that country. The results indicate that occupational social work as a field and emplopee assistance programs are not developed to any great extent in Great Britain. However, employment related services are beginning to grow and are responding to a broad range of needs and problems.
ISSN:0749-0003
1545-2514
DOI:10.1300/J022v07n01_03