Social WelfareOutlines the organization and functions of the National Health Service, the personal social services and the social security system. The book, one of the "Aspects of Britain" series, describes recent developments in each area and covers government policies towards them. |
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
National Health Service | 14 |
Personal Social Services | 53 |
Copyright | |
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