Unpaid Care Policies in the UK: Rights, Resources and Relationships

The book explores policies on unpaid care in the UK since the 1990 NHS and Community Care Act, highlighting the challenges faced by people in caring relationships and the need for more support.

Format: Hardback
Length: 178 pages
Publication date: 27 June 2023
Publisher: Bristol University Press

This comprehensive book delves into the policies governing unpaid care in the UK since the 1990 NHS and Community Care Act. It raises profound questions about why, despite decades of policies and strategies, unpaid care continues to occupy a marginal position in the social care system and society as a whole, as vividly illustrated during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through a critical analysis of key policies and professional practices spanning three decades, the book sheds light on the ongoing challenges faced by individuals in caring relationships while also reflecting on developments in the position of unpaid carers within the social care system. By challenging the under-resourcing of this crucial aspect of human life, the book sheds light on how care is understood and how policy makers and service providers perceive the need for support. This insightful exploration provides valuable insights into the complex dynamics of unpaid care and its impact on individuals, families, and communities.

Weight: 420g
Dimension: 161 x 242 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781447361299