Journal of European Social Policy, 3(1), 1993, pp.39-51.
Publisher:
Sage
This article gives an overview of central aspects (aims and measures) of the German Pension Reform Act of 1989, implemented in 1992. One main element is the redefinition of the pension adjustment procedure aimed at a constant net pension level. It is integrated in a self-regulating mechanism making financing a dependent variable. Other important measures are aimed at increasing the average retirement age and introducing a partial pension into social insurance. The article discusses possible economic effects of these measures as well as consequences of their introduction in East Germany after the German unification, taking into account the quite different situations in the East and West Germany.
This article gives an overview of central aspects (aims and measures) of the German Pension Reform Act of 1989, implemented in 1992. One main element is the redefinition of the pension adjustment procedure aimed at a constant net pension level. It is integrated in a self-regulating mechanism making financing a dependent variable. Other important measures are aimed at increasing the average retirement age and introducing a partial pension into social insurance. The article discusses possible economic effects of these measures as well as consequences of their introduction in East Germany after the German unification, taking into account the quite different situations in the East and West Germany.
HMSO/Great Britain. Social Security Advisory Committee
Publication year:
1993
Pagination:
169p.,tables,bibliog.
Place of publication:
London
Comparative study looking at financial support for informal carers which has been introduced in some developed countries in the light of demographic trends experienced across Europe.
Comparative study looking at financial support for informal carers which has been introduced in some developed countries in the light of demographic trends experienced across Europe.
Subject terms:
informal care, older people, residential care, benefits, carers, comparative studies, demographics;
Content type:
government publication
Location(s):
Finland, France, Ireland, Italy, Germany, Sweden
Series name:
(Great Britain. Social Security Advisory Committee; research paper 5)
University of Kent. European Institute of Social Services
Publication year:
1993
Pagination:
180p.
Place of publication:
Canterbury
Bibliography focusing on documents from the 12 EC member states relating to: social welfare policy; general social work policy and practice; and specific areas of social services client-based work. It does not include items on: poverty; social security; homelessness; travellers; and migrants.
Bibliography focusing on documents from the 12 EC member states relating to: social welfare policy; general social work policy and practice; and specific areas of social services client-based work. It does not include items on: poverty; social security; homelessness; travellers; and migrants.
Subject terms:
older people, organisations, social policy, social welfare, social work, social care provision, travellers, children;
Location(s):
Belgium, Denmark, Greece, Europe, France, Ireland, Italy, Germany, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom
European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions
Publication year:
1993
Pagination:
88p.
Place of publication:
Dublin
Contains 14 examples of projects and initiatives from EC member states designed to support carers of older people. These include: a sitting service; leave of absence and allowances for carers; support groups for carers; advice bureau for carers; help for dementia sufferers and their carers; local day centres; and respite care.
Contains 14 examples of projects and initiatives from EC member states designed to support carers of older people. These include: a sitting service; leave of absence and allowances for carers; support groups for carers; advice bureau for carers; help for dementia sufferers and their carers; local day centres; and respite care.
Subject terms:
home care, older people, short break care, volunteers, carers, day centres, day services, dementia;
Location(s):
Belgium, Denmark, Europe, France, Ireland, Italy, Germany, Netherlands, Portugal
Contains examples of successful service provision for older people from 40 countries. The case studies are organised into the following sections: care at home; community support; empowerment; participation; fitness and well-being; income generation; environment; integrated services; mental health; training for elder care; organisation of services; and older women.
Contains examples of successful service provision for older people from 40 countries. The case studies are organised into the following sections: care at home; community support; empowerment; participation; fitness and well-being; income generation; environment; integrated services; mental health; training for elder care; organisation of services; and older women.
Subject terms:
integrated services, management, multidisciplinary services, older people, social work education, staff, staff management, training, user participation, women, community care, dementia, empowerment, environmental factors, health;
Location(s):
Bolivia, Brazil, Argentina, Australia, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Czech Republic, Ghana, Denmark, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Japan, Germany, Kenya, Morocco, Netherlands, Mali, Malta, Norway, Pakistan, Mexico, Sweden, Thailand, Singapore, Spain, Ukraine, Sri Lanka, United States, Venezuela, Zimbabwe
University of Kent. European Institute of Social Services
Publication year:
1993
Pagination:
401p.
Place of publication:
Canterbury
Detailed account of social services in the twelve member states of the European Community. Contains sections on: organisation, responsibility and finance for social services; preventative services; children and families; elderly people; people with disabilities; addictions; illnesses; AIDS/HIV; socially excluded people; young people; services for migrants; names and addresses of major public and private social services agencies.
Detailed account of social services in the twelve member states of the European Community. Contains sections on: organisation, responsibility and finance for social services; preventative services; children and families; elderly people; people with disabilities; addictions; illnesses; AIDS/HIV; socially excluded people; young people; services for migrants; names and addresses of major public and private social services agencies.
Subject terms:
HIV AIDS, immigration, learning disabilities, mental health, mental health problems, older people, physical disabilities, poverty, prevention, private health care, social exclusion, social services, voluntary organisations, young people, addiction, alcohol misuse, black and minority ethnic people, children, drug misuse, families, health care;