Subject databases

Peer-reviewed social science journals collection. Use the search filters or advanced search to limit your search to journal articles or go to the Journals page (top menu).

Temporarily unavailable due to a cyber attack on the British Library
The Social Welfare Portal provides a single point of access to the British Library's print and digital collections of research and information on policy development, implementation and evaluation.

Provides expert-written social work practice and legal information and learning tools to help social care professionals make and evidence their decisions and keep up-to-date with best practice and the law.

Access to Health & Social Care, Management and Education journals (not books or case studies). Change the Access type to “Only content I have access to” to limit your search to purchased content.

Seven journal titles providing early years, primary and secondary knowledge and expertise - from news and debates to lesson plan ideas and government policy updates.

Part of the National Children's Bureau, Research in Practice brings together academic research, practice expertise and the experiences of people accessing services for children, young people and families.
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700+ full text ebooks covering social science subjects including business, management, marketing, criminology, education, law, media, psychology, nursing and research skills.
 

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