Description: This book provides the first comprehensive review of the increase in the UK and internationally in the number of disability related support services controlled by disabled people themselves. It highlights the need for greater user involvement in service provision and delivery.
Brief description: Colin Barnes is Professor of Disability Studies and Geof Mercer is Reader in Disability Studies, both at the Centre for Disability Studies in the School of Sociology and Social Policy, University of Leeds.
Review Quotes: " ... the book remains a powerful summary of the existing state of user-led services and a challenge to all involved to support user-led services in future." Professional Social Work