Policy Press, an imprint of Bristol University Press, publishes scholarship that focuses on improving individual lives and reaches beyond academia to government, professionals and the wider public to inform policy and practice. We currently publish approximately 130 books and 8 journals a year. The Chief Executive is Alison Shaw. Policy Press has its roots in social policy and social justice, and is committed to progressive social change. Since its launch in 1996, we have built a reputation for publishing scholarship that focuses on improving individual lives and reaches beyond academia to government, professionals and the wider public, to inform policy and practice. Areas of interest include: • Social Policy • Social Work • Health Policy and Social Care • Education • Poverty