A critical examination of health disparities, the social dimensions of health and wellbeing and the role of social work. Explores contemporary literature and research to evaluate development strategies in micro and macro practice in health social work. Changes in the delivery of health care and the impact on the social work role and professional identity will be explored with reference to contemporary challenges and opportunities.

2021 Epsom (Semester 2): On campus block sessions on Thursdays (12 August, 7 October) from 9.00 am - 12.00 pm and 1.00 pm - 4.00 pm and Fridays (13 August, 8 October) from 9.00 am - 12.00 pm and 1.00 pm - 4.00 pm

This course can be taken as a taught course in the following programmes:

• Master of Social Work
• Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work
• Postgraduate Certificate in Social and Community Leadership
• Master of Social and Community Leadership