Impacts of social policy on family life Flashcards
The creation of the NHS
Established free healthcare in the UK, improving family health and wellbeing
Beveridge Report/welfare state
Laid the foundation for the modern welfare state, addressing poverty and inequality
Divorce refrom act
Made divorce more accessible, reflecting changes in societal attitudes towards marriage
Family planning act
Improved access to contraception, promoting reproductive choice and family planning
Legalisation of Abortion
Gave women greater control over reproductive decisions
Equal pay act
Addressed gender pay gaps, promoting workplace equality
Sex Discrimination Act
Made gender discrimination in employment and education illegal
Marital rape clause removed
Recognised marital rape as a crime, protecting women’s autonomy
Section 28
Prohibited the promotion of homosexuality by local authorities, later repealed
Civil Partnership Act
Granted same-sex couples legal recognition and rights
Gay Marriage Act
Legalised same-sex marriage, promoting equality
Two-child Benefit Cap
Limited welfare benefits for families with more than two children
Equality Act
Combined various anti-discrimination laws into one framework, promoting equality across different groups
Creation of Child Support Agency
Ensured non-resident parents contribute financially to their children’s upbringing
Sure Start
Provided support for early childhood development in disadvantaged areas
30 hours free childcare
Helped working families by providing free childcare for children aged three and four
Tax Credits/Working Tax Credits
Financial support for low-income families and individuals
Universal Credit
Simplified benefits system to provide financial support to low-income households
Maternity/Paternity and Parental Leave
Granted rights for parents to take leave for childcare responsibilities
New Deal
Government programme to support unemployed people, including job training and placements
Adoption and Children Act
Improved legal protections and processes for adoption
Means-tested Child Benefit
Restricted child benefit payments to families based on income
Married Person’s Tax Allowance
A tax break for married couples to incentivise marriage
Troubled Families Programme
Targeted intervention for families facing multiple disadvantages
Cuts to Legal Aid
Reduced access to free legal representation, affecting family court cases
Triple Lock Pensions
Policy guaranteeing pensions rise with inflation, wages, or a set percentage
Winter Fuel Payments
Financial support for older people to help with heating costs
Immigration Policies
Affected family reunification and access to public services for immigrant families
