Explain the meaning of the term ‘social policy’ and discuss how social policy is applied in practice‚ drawing upon the major milestones in the development of the British welfare state. For the purpose of this assignment I intend to discuss in great detail social policy and how it is applied in practice‚ using examples from mainly voluntary sectors. I will also discuss the introduction of the Beverage report in 1948 and Margaret Thatcher’s move to the new right approach in 1979 in regards to being
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In their article‚ “Mothers and Citizens: Gender and Social Policy in Germany after the First World War”‚ Susanne Rouette and Pamela Selwyn convincingly demonstrate that the social policy in the early Weimar Republic was aimed at restoring the gender order to its prewar conditions. The article focuses on the effect to which this was implemented in both the postwar social policies and institutions‚ and the welfare state. The key premises of the article sets out to establish that the women faced “simultaneously
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The Conservative Party and Public Spending Nick Ellison School of Sociology and Social Policy University of Leeds This paper sets out to answer one central question: how has the Conservative Party really managed public spending should play in the UK since 1945? Through an examination of Conservative ideas about public spending and the Party’s record in government‚ the paper will argue that there is a core ambivalence towards the state and public spending within UK Conservatism. To further
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There are many different social policies that a person going into human services has to become knowledgeable of‚ because not following these policies could cause one to lose their job‚ be sued or both. Humans are creatures that have to be handled with care and being that I work in the hospital I see this first hand. A social policy that I may have to deal with in my career as a human services worker at Kaiser is accessibility. This policy reads that hospitals must make all their electronic information
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Influences on Practice/ Service Delivery: e.g. legislation‚ policy‚ practice guidance etc. How does it influence the service and the ways in which nurses and social workers work within it? (Demonstrating knowledge of roles within the service‚ as well as theoretical frameworks and guidance underpinning professional practice). The ways in which this affects how decisions are made (e.g. are they influenced by the lead professional agency? What is the legal basis for decisions that are made about how
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ideological developments of UK social policy‚ identifying the underpinning principles and values. Social policy is defined as actions aimed at promoting social well being (Alcock). It is not just about state legislation but also about what the government does to support and interfere with the well being of citizens. Policies can be regarded as embodying ideas about society‚ the economy and views about justice‚ equality and individual responsibility (Alcock). Social policy as a whole looks at the
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According to Walsh. M (et al)‚ (2000‚ pg 2)‚ stated that “the key focus of social policy in the united kingdom is on social welfare provision. Social policy is essential concerned with the practice and study of state‚ or government‚ social welfare provision‚ and the healthcare and welfare systems.” This assignment will look at how social policy effectively utilises relevant historical perspectives taking in account the reform of services to the children and families from 1601 The Poor Laws. In particular
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Social Policy Outcome 3 HNC Social Care 8th July 2012 Remediation – 20th July 2012 Total Words = 1509 Remediation Word Count = 1679 StepDown Community Services‚ like any agency has key policies and procedures that as an employee I must adhere to. These policies are influenced by legislation and quality assurance systems and at heart promote the rights and responsibilities of the individuals that we care for. Three of the key policies at StepDown
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03.02 Activity Journal Assignment Copy and paste the information below into a word processing document. To complete this activity journal‚ you must: complete at least two different outdoor physical activities spend at least 45 minutes participating in each activity each week participate in a physical activity on two or more different days Record the date you were physically active‚ the activity in which you participated‚ and the length of time you spent participating in the chart below. Day Date
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A guide for social care workers How the environment promotes well being To promote good wellbeing through the environment that service users live in is really important as it includes the surroundings that they live in and also the personal property of the service users. Some examples of how to do this are; Consulting with the service user on how they would like their room to be decorated and where they want their own personal belongings. Ensuring that any cultural needs are met whether this
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