Thatcher's social policies Flashcards
What was Thatcher’s policy on NHS?
take proportion of government spending and apply business principles to administration
3 ways in which NHS changed under Thatcher?
Hospitals became self-government controlling own budgets
expected to compete with each other to be most cost-effective
GP’s became fund-holders
What was wrong with NHS policy?
many saw it as a money making business and not one in the interest of patients
What replaced the O levels and GCE?
GCSE
When was the National Curriculum introduced?
1988
What changed about state schools?
they were given right to become grant-maintained schools with control over budgets
What were 2 concerns over policy towards schools?
GCSE’s could lead to lower standards
content of curriculum was too restrictive
What was Thatcher’s policy on universities?
need to be more self-sufficient and do more service for economy
When were uni budgets cut?
1981
What was created in 1988 to help universities fund themselves?
University Funding Council
What was one result of Thatcher’s views towards universities?
In 1985 - Oxford refused to grant Thatcher an Honorary degree
What was Thatcher’s policy on council houses?
wanted to create owning democracy and reward those who shared same values as her
What changed about council houses under Thatcher?
People were allowed to buy their own houses
