WELFARE PROVISON

Question 1

Out the the public sector

Answer 1

The public sector refers to state services which are funded, regulated and ran by the states. For example, the NHS.

Question 2

Outline the private sector

Answer 2

The private sector refers to the services ran by companies for profit which offer an alternative to the public sector. For example, private schools or private hospitals. The service is paid for the by the individual who is using it.

Question 3

Outline the voluntary sector.

Answer 3

The voluntary sector refers to services which provide extra services to what the state provide. For example charities. Sometime, these can be funded by the state but are given to people for free or at a lower rate.

Question 4

The informal sector

Answer 4

The informal sector refers to-welfare provided by friends and family and can include emotional support, or support when ill etc. Feminist writers note that this often means support for women as women make up 73% of people recieving Carter’s allowance for caring 35 hours or more a week.

Question 5

Evaluate the use of mixed welfare provision with 2 advantages and 2 disadvantages

Answer 5

populations needs are best met by a number of different kinds of provider, giving people the opportunity to ‘pick n mix’ what they most need.
The choice in service increases competition so quality improves.
Growth of private health care means two tier system has developed. So majority receive 2nd class service
State abandons it’s welfare responsibilities and relies on other sectors