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British Journal of Social Work 2007 37(8):1353-1370; doi:10.1093/bjsw/bcl027
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© The Author 2006. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of The British Association of Social Workers. All rights reserved.

The Use of Lay Assessors

Cheryl Simmill-Binning, Roger Clough and Ian Paylor

Dr. Cheryl Simmill-Binning is a Research Associate.

Professor Roger Clough is an Emeritus Professor.

Dr. Ian Paylor is a Senior Lecturer, all in the Department of Applied Social Science at Lancaster University.

Correspondence to Dr. Ian Paylor, Department of Applied Social Science, County South, County College, Lancaster University, Lancaster LA1 4YD, UK. E-mail: i.paylor1{at}lancaster.ac.uk


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This paper reports on some findings from a research study conducted by the authors for the Commission for Social Care Inspection. It examines the reasons for the involvement of lay assessors and perceptions of the effectiveness of lay assessors in specific regulatory functions.

Keywords: lay assessors, inspection, service users


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