THE WELFARE STATE Flashcards
What are the 5 evil giants Britain was faced with after the war?
- want
- disease
- ignorance
- squalor
- idleness
What did the BEVERIDGE REPORT aim to do?
Aimed to offer security from “ the cradle to the grave” in aspects of HEALTHCARE - HOUSING - EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
What is the welfare state?
A system supported by the government that attempts to provide ECONOMIC SECURITY for those that are UNEMPLOYED - ILL - ELDERLY
The NHS was free to all to rid what? What did it offer to do this?
To rid DISEASE - it offered
• medical
• dental
• optical care
National Insurance Tax was introduced to rid what? What did it offer to do this?
To rid WANT - provided support whilst looking for work
After the war what did schools provide?
- meals
- milk
- medical care
What was introduced to combat SQUALOR?
- social housing
- council houses
- new towns
WHAT ARE THE PRO’s OF THE WELFARE STATE?
- child benefits
- increased access to medical care
- reduced crime rate
WHAT ARE THE CON’s OF THE WELFARE STATE?
- welfare fraud
- dependence
- rising expectations drove the cost up of running the NHS
- rising costs of welfare benefits
What service is provided by LAW and is FREE TO ALL?
STATUTORY health & social services are.
What service is PAID FOR BY THE PATIENT?
PRIVATE sector health & social care is.
What service is provided by CHARITIES & VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS?
VOLUNTARY health & social services are.
What service is provided by FAMILY & FRIENDS?
INFORMAL health & social services are
What is the job of PRIMARY CARE?
Primary care aims to prevent illness or problems from getting worse
Give 3 examples of PRIMARY CARE.
- GP practices
- Opticians
- Dentists
