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This 6 page paper looks at what have been the principal achievements of the Welfare State in the UK since its inception in the 1940s and what challenges face it in the future? To discuses this the welfare state is placed in its historical context, the problems and controversies concerning it are discussed and its achievements are assessed. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
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which the initial plans were developed. Ironically, despite the many changes and rapid expansion of the welfare state, with the accelerating welfare budget, there are still many of the same
concerns and political issues that have been seen from the beginning, however, some of the underlying motivations may have changed. The idea and the need for some form of
welfare state may be traced back to the Poor Laws. The Poor Laws of 1597 and 1601 were the first legislative attempt at a state welfare system. Local parishes became
responsible for raising and distributing funds by way of poor rates. Specifics on the determinants of distribution were at the discretion of individual parishes (Slack, 1990). Prior to these Poor
Laws people who could not work received an income from voluntary charity such as almshouses, or by licensed begging. These systems had little co-ordination, and varied greatly in effectiveness. Growing
pressure throughout the 16th century, demonstrated by contemporary writers such as William Marshall, called for elimination of poverty with responsibility assumed by the state. The was a recognition that poverty
lead to many other social problems, such as illness and crime. During the lead up to the Poor Laws employment was falling, crime rates were rising and inflation was rife
(Slack, 1990). The main aims were to reduce the extreme levels of poverty, but many undertaking the task were doing so out of self interest rather than altruistic reasoning.
There were many changes over time, seeking to control costs and limit those who would receive benefit, such as introducing the indoor and outdoor relief, the need for funds and
the way these were raised was most controversial, while many of the population agreed there was some need for help and a basic safety net, they did not want to
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