how has Social Care for people living in poverty since the 1850s by Sophie Lancaster

work houses

lancasters4 — 2024-11-26 14:35:20 UTC

In the mid-19th century, poorhouses and workhouses were common. These institutions provided basic shelter and work for the poor but were often harsh and punitive environments

settlement houses

lancasters4 — 2024-11-26 14:38:07 UTC

By the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the settlement house movement emerged. These were community centres in poor urban areas that provided services such as education, healthcare, and childcare.

public health and welfare rooms

lancasters4 — 2024-11-26 14:45:12 UTC

The early 20th century saw significant public health and welfare reforms. The establishment of public health departments and the introduction of social insurance programs aimed to address the root causes of poverty and improve living conditions

post war welfare state

lancasters4 — 2024-11-26 14:50:36 UTC

After World War II, many countries, including the UK, expanded their welfare states. This included the creation of the National Health Service (NHS) in 1948, which provided free healthcare to all citizens, significantly improving access to medical care for the poor

modern social services

lancasters4 — 2024-11-26 14:55:44 UTC

today, social care includes a wide range of services such as housing support, mental health services, and financial assistance. These services are designed to help individuals and families achieve stability and improve their quality of life

acts that have been put in place

lancasters4 — 2024-11-26 15:27:02 UTC

Means-tested welfare benefits to the poorest in society; for example, unemployment benefit, food stamps, income support and housing benefit.
1. Minimum wages.
2. Free market policies to promote economic growth – hoping that rising living standards will filter down to the poorest in society.
3. Direct provision of goods/services – subsidised housing, free education and healthcare.

acts put in place in the 1800s/1900s

lancasters4 — 2024-11-26 15:47:55 UTC

he Poor Law Amendment Act of 1834: This was a major reform aimed at reducing the cost of looking after the poor and encouraging self-reliance. It established workhouses where the poor could receive food and shelter in exchange for work The conditions were deliberately harsh to discourage reliance on public assistance.
Charitable Organizations: Various charitable organizations emerged during this period, such as the Salvation Army and the settlement house movement. These organizations provided direct aid to the poor, including food, shelter, and education
Social Reform Movements: The 19th century saw the rise of social reformers who advocated for better living conditions for the poor. These movements often pushed for changes in housing, sanitation, and labor laws to improve the quality of life for the impoverished