This second edition of "Applied Social Care" continues to establish Social Care in Ireland as a distinct professional field. It is endorsed by the IASCE (Irish Association of Social Care Educators) and by the Resident Managers' Association. This new edition incorporates legislative developments since the first edition, including the Health & Social Care Professionals Act 2005.

It contains additional chapters added to expand on a wide range of topics and themes, including: mental health issues; drugs, alcohol and substance abuse; multidisciplinary teamwork; and responding to challenging behavior. It presents an analysis of the most up-to-date research, practice developments, statistics and findings. It features an expanded field of expert contributors, both national and international.

It is suitable for students of social care/applied social studies at FETAC and degree level. It is accompanied by a lecturers' website containing teaching slides for every chapter.