Policy convergence: restructuring long-term care in Australia and the UK

Authors:
GIBSON Diane, MEANS Robin
Journal article citation:
Policy and Politics, 29(1), January 2001, pp.43-58.
Publisher:
Policy Press

Australia and the UK have historically had very different systems of long-term care for older people and others. Recent restructuring has led to interesting convergences of those systems, largely, the authors argue. because of the limited set of policy levers available to reformers in both countries.

Subject terms:
long term care, older people, residential care, social policy, comparative studies;
Location(s):
Australia, United Kingdom
Link:
Journal home page
ISSN online:
1470-8442
ISSN print:
0305-5736

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