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Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Contents -- Some thoughts -- 1. Burlesque: 'I was like, "can't believe I'm going to get on that stage and take my clothes off"' -- 2. Addict: 'Sex with a woman is different' -- 3. Shop assistant: 'I've never, ever, ever had sex like that before' -- 4. Transgender: 'I went through puberty at 57' -- 5. Upright: 'I'm meant to be morally principled' -- 6. Lesbian: 'Vaginas are like flowers' -- 7. Explode: 'Sometimes I would sleep with ten men a day' -- 8. Nun: 'It was laden with guilt, mixed with pleasure' -- 9. Modern: 'I was trying to find the best phone app if you want casual sex' -- 10. Face: 'I'm attracted to horrible men' -- 11. Healer: 'Pleasure is a great healer' -- 12. Feminist: 'There was always somebody ready to come and have sex with me' -- 13. Muslim: 'I don't want him going to Hell because of me' -- 14. Student: 'In exam time recently, I've had this feeling, "I want to be whipped!"' -- 15. Mother: 'Do you remember the Turkish Delight ads?' -- 16. Slut: 'Ethical Slut! That's what I want to be' -- 17. Victorian: 'Maybe in an average session, six or eight orgasms' -- 18. Guide leader: 'I have a six-foot three, handsome Yorkshire man -- you know what I mean?' -- 19. Beauty contestant: 'Why shouldn't fat women have as much sex as everybody else?' -- 20. Pianist: 'I'm not cheating on him but …' -- 21. Nurse: 'I think vaginas are great' -- 22. Circus: 'Sex brings out what's hidden' -- 23. Womb: 'When the man comes to you as a man, then it's beautiful' -- 24. War: 'I was an absolute trollop when I was a Land Girl' -- Acknowledgements

This case study explores how the creative arts can be used in the professional development of student social workers. The study is of a voluntary organisation that works with adults experiencing emotional or psychological distress by helping participants to explore the arts as a means of recovery. The organisation incorporates art and design studios, a community gallery and graphic design service with several community projects including a domestic abuse project, prison project and a hospital in-patient service.Since 2004 the organisation has supported over 40 student social workers in practice learning placements. The project manager and off-site practice educator, supported by the HEI, have been instrumental in developing a practice curriculum.The student social workers develop core professional skills by working with individuals, groups, communities and organisations in a setting that challenges negative assumptions about mental health. The creative arts are used as a vehicle for developing skills in relationship based practice. The study will explore how the placements have evolved; what the student social workers actually do; the effectiveness of the practice experience in preparation for the final placement and the development of their professional identity.

This is a conference paper. ; The application of nanomaterials, containing particles 1000 times smaller than the thickness of a human hair, is increasing but uncertainties persist regarding their potential health effects. An ongoing study to identify where nanomaterials are used in construction and to assess the impact of demolition processes on particle release has identified difficulties which arise when dealing with the unknown: assessing, and managing the risks of these, and other, new materials. The widespread use of materials whose risks are inadequately understood is clearly unsatisfactory. However, the timing of a detailed health evaluation for a new product or process is not straightforward - a focus on these aspects too early in a developmental lifecycle may derail potentially promising innovations. It is also necessary to carefully balance benefit and risk. A product with moderate risk potential may be tolerated provided there are significant benefits, and adequate control measures are available. Questions also arise regarding who should carry out and fund health risk assessments for new materials. Manufacturers clearly have responsibilities, but there are also advantages in centrally funded, objective assessment. Particular complications arise when assessing the health risks for nanomaterials in view of their wide variability and the lack of adequate exposure data. There is no requirement to label nano-enabled building materials. This makes it difficult to assess the extent of their usage, and hence also to determine the health risks to those working with them, or exposed to them due to demolition or recycling at the end of the product or building life. Manufacturers, researchers, governments and wider society share responsibility for addressing these challenges. However, there are steps which constructors can take in the interim to minimise the impact on those working with these uncertainties.

Permission is granted by ICE Publishing to print one copy for personal use. Any other use of these PDF files is subject to reprint fees. ; Identifying where nanomaterials are present in construction materials is challenging. Academic literature reports what nanotechnology can offer construction, but this can differs from the reality of what is currently in use. Furthermore, it is difficult to source accurate information regarding nano-enabled products on the market; under current legislation, the declaration of nano content is voluntary and there is no requirement to provide details within safety data sheets. Although publically available information remains opaque and incomplete, several studies and reports have attempted to clarify this situation. This research builds upon this information, presenting an overview of nano-enabled products currently available for use in construction. This is based upon literature, manufacturers' published information and on discussions with suppliers and end users. Concrete, glass and coatings are the most widely available nano-enabled products, together with insulation and special steels. The precise nanomaterial used in each case however, and the form and quantity involved, can be difficult to identify. This makes assessing the risks difficult, which is problematic as some nanomaterials are considered to be hazardous. More detailed information regarding commercially available products will be important if risks are to be managed, enabling the industry to take full advantage of the benefits of nanotechnology.