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Family change and future policy
- Authors:
- KIERNAN Kathleen, WICKS Malcolm
- Publisher:
- Family Policy Studies Centre/Joseph Rowntree Memorial Trust
- Publication year:
- 1990
- Pagination:
- 48p.,diags.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Examines changes in family life in Britain, including the increase in divorce, one parent families and the increase in the numbers of old people. Charts the effect of these changes on employment, the division of labour within the family, and the care of children and elderly relatives. Looks at the implications of these changes for social policy and the future of the welfare state.
National carers survey: care to work; vol. 2 comments from respondents taking part
- Author:
- OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN
- Publisher:
- Opportunities for Women
- Publication year:
- 1990
- Pagination:
- 165p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Volume 2 of a survey. Contains comments by the participants. Volume 1 contains report and conclusions. The survey aims to show how women and men combine employment with caring responsibilities for children, elderly people, and people with disabilities. Also looks at the role of government, and carer support schemes in the workplace, including nurseries, carer leave schemes, and flexitime, as well as asking respondents what they would like from their employers.
Social services made simple. 4th ed
- Authors:
- BYRNE Tony, PADFIELD Colin F
- Publisher:
- Heinemann
- Publication year:
- 1990
- Pagination:
- 512p., tables, diags.
- Place of publication:
- London
Provides a historical background to the modern welfare state, and chapters on social security, various client groups, housing, employment, offenders, social work, Social Services Departments finance, and complaints procedures.