The paper seeks to address the impact of the coalition government’s austerity measures on the service providers and their users in the United Kingdom. Exclusively, the paper explores the impacts of the program on the disabled individuals, the old people and the single parents.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Effect of Coalition Government's Austerity on the Old People
- Effect of Coalition Government's Austerity on the Disabled
- Effect of Coalition Government's Austerity on Single Parents
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper examines the impact of the Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government's austerity measures on service providers and their users in the United Kingdom, specifically focusing on the experiences of disabled individuals, older people, and single parents. The paper explores how austerity policies, driven by the need to reduce budget deficits and restore financial confidence, have affected the provision and access to social care, welfare services, and public services for these vulnerable groups.
- The impact of austerity measures on social care services for vulnerable groups.
- The role of neoliberalism and the "Big Society" concept in shaping austerity policies.
- The specific challenges faced by older people, disabled individuals, and single parents due to austerity.
- The impact of austerity on the quality of life and independence of vulnerable groups.
- The implications of austerity for the future of social care and public services.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Effect of Coalition Government's Austerity on the Old People
This chapter explores the impact of austerity on older people in the United Kingdom. It highlights the increasing demand for social care services coupled with reduced resources, leading to unmet needs for the aged population. The chapter discusses the challenges faced by older people in accessing quality care and maintaining their independence due to funding cuts and restrictions on eligibility for social care. It also examines the impact of austerity on personal budgets and the confusion surrounding their use, as well as the strain on families who are increasingly burdened with caring for elderly relatives.
Effect of Coalition Government's Austerity on the Disabled
This chapter examines the impact of austerity on disabled individuals in the United Kingdom. It highlights the vulnerability of disabled people to cuts in welfare services and the challenges they face in accessing employment due to limited educational opportunities and societal prejudices. The chapter explores the impact of austerity on the funding of social care services, NHS, and public transport, which directly affects the quality of life led by disabled people. It also discusses the negative effects of austerity on the Work Capability Assessment and the Disability Living Allowance, which have resulted in a reduction in the level of support available to disabled individuals.
Effect of Coalition Government's Austerity on Single Parents
This chapter examines the impact of austerity on single parents in the United Kingdom. It highlights the challenges faced by single parents in accessing adequate financial support, childcare, and employment opportunities due to austerity measures. The chapter discusses the impact of cuts to benefits and services, which have exacerbated financial hardship for single parents and made it more difficult for them to meet their basic needs. It also explores the impact of austerity on the ability of single parents to access education and training, which can hinder their prospects for future employment.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This paper focuses on the key themes of austerity, social care, welfare services, public services, disabled individuals, older people, single parents, and the impact of these policies on the quality of life and independence of vulnerable groups in the United Kingdom. The paper explores the relationship between neoliberalism, the "Big Society" concept, and austerity measures, and examines the challenges faced by service providers and users in navigating these complex policy landscapes.
- Quote paper
- Marvin Namanda (Author), 2015, The impact of the UK coalition government’s austerity measures on public service providers and their users, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/320305
