Looks at the governments progress so far in tackling poverty light of its fifth annual poverty report 'Opportunity for all'. Also highlights areas that are not included in the poverty indicators.
Looks at the governments progress so far in tackling poverty light of its fifth annual poverty report 'Opportunity for all'. Also highlights areas that are not included in the poverty indicators.
Subject terms:
older people, physical disabilities, policy, poverty, prevention, central government, children;
This is the third of a series of annual UK wide surveys produced by Leonard Cheshire Disability. The principal objective of the Review is to assess the experiences of disabled people across a number of key areas of life including: education; employment; health and social care; housing; transport and citizenship. It was compiled using responses to a detailed questionnaire that was completed by 1253 people drawn from across the UK. Respondents experienced a range of different impairments, were aged over 18 and included a mix of men and women, single and married, parents and non-parents. They were drawn from nine ethnic groups and from all regions of the UK.
This is the third of a series of annual UK wide surveys produced by Leonard Cheshire Disability. The principal objective of the Review is to assess the experiences of disabled people across a number of key areas of life including: education; employment; health and social care; housing; transport and citizenship. It was compiled using responses to a detailed questionnaire that was completed by 1253 people drawn from across the UK. Respondents experienced a range of different impairments, were aged over 18 and included a mix of men and women, single and married, parents and non-parents. They were drawn from nine ethnic groups and from all regions of the UK.
Subject terms:
housing, learning disabilities, medication, mobility impairment, personal finance, physical disabilities, policy, poverty, quality of life, sensory impairments, social exclusion, statistical methods, transport, access to services, citizenship, employment;
Reform of social security and tax is at the heart of the government's vision to combat social exclusion, eradicate child poverty and move people into employment. Since 1997 there have been changes in policy and administration, directly affecting the lives of millions of people and raising important issues of equity and social justice. This book provides an analysis of these changes and their impact and covers both social security policy and practice addressing key issues such as tax credits, welfare-to-work, cash and care, fraud, asylum seekers and ethnic minorities, disability, the pledge to end child poverty, pensions, international policy contexts, policy making and institutional change and policy implementation for service delivery.
Reform of social security and tax is at the heart of the government's vision to combat social exclusion, eradicate child poverty and move people into employment. Since 1997 there have been changes in policy and administration, directly affecting the lives of millions of people and raising important issues of equity and social justice. This book provides an analysis of these changes and their impact and covers both social security policy and practice addressing key issues such as tax credits, welfare-to-work, cash and care, fraud, asylum seekers and ethnic minorities, disability, the pledge to end child poverty, pensions, international policy contexts, policy making and institutional change and policy implementation for service delivery.
Subject terms:
income support, pensions, physical disabilities, policy, policy formulation, poverty, social policy, social services, tax credits, taxation, benefits, children, employment, financial abuse;
Disability and Society, 15(5), August 2000, pp.795-810.
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
In Britain, as in all industrialised countries 'paid work' or employment is central to the economy of the state. This perspective raises important implications for theories of disability and work, and for further research in this area. This article attempts to provide a critical evaluation of the contradictions arising from the flexible labour market for disabled workers and how the concept of the Disabled State has been eroded along with notions of disabled people as the 'deserving poor'. Policies now demonstrate a commitment to a labour market free from restrictive practices and regulation. It appears that new technologies and specific personal communication skills, initiative, flexibility and adaptability will play an increasing part in new labour working trends.
In Britain, as in all industrialised countries 'paid work' or employment is central to the economy of the state. This perspective raises important implications for theories of disability and work, and for further research in this area. This article attempts to provide a critical evaluation of the contradictions arising from the flexible labour market for disabled workers and how the concept of the Disabled State has been eroded along with notions of disabled people as the 'deserving poor'. Policies now demonstrate a commitment to a labour market free from restrictive practices and regulation. It appears that new technologies and specific personal communication skills, initiative, flexibility and adaptability will play an increasing part in new labour working trends.
Subject terms:
labour market, payments, physical disabilities, policy, poverty, social exclusion, women, attitudes, black and minority ethnic people, communication skills, employment, equal opportunities, evaluation;
Working with Older People, 4(3), July 2000, pp.21-23.
Publisher:
Emerald
The author argues that the government's announcement that it will amend the Care Standards Bill to enable it to issue enforceable guidelines on charging for care services is a step in the right direction. Describes some of the adverse consequences on service users when councils charge for essential services and the safeguards that should be included in any national guidance.
The author argues that the government's announcement that it will amend the Care Standards Bill to enable it to issue enforceable guidelines on charging for care services is a step in the right direction. Describes some of the adverse consequences on service users when councils charge for essential services and the safeguards that should be included in any national guidance.
Subject terms:
local authorities, long term care, needs, older people, physical disabilities, policy, poverty, risk, service users, social care provision, standards, central government, charges, community care, equal opportunities;
Looks at the new research which analyses the impact of government policies designed to promote employment opportunities for disabled people over the last 20 years.
Looks at the new research which analyses the impact of government policies designed to promote employment opportunities for disabled people over the last 20 years.
Subject terms:
income, physical disabilities, policy, poverty, quality of life, resource allocation, social exclusion, standard of living, standards, unemployment, benefits, central government, employment, equal opportunities;