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National Assistance Act 1948 (1948 c 29)

Enacted to reform UK social welfare, this legislation aimed to provide assistance to individuals in need due to age, disability, or other circumstances that left them financially vulnerable. It abolished the Poor Law system, developing a more compassionate approach to social care. The Act introduced welfare provisions such as residential care, financial aid, and support for individuals in their homes. It marked a significant shift towards a more equitable welfare state, rooting social care in statutory responsibility and laying groundwork for future social service developments in the UK.

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National Assistance Act 1948 (1948 c 29)

Enacted to reform UK social welfare, this legislation aimed to provide assistance to individuals in need due to age, disability, or other circumstances that left them financially vulnerable. It abolished the Poor Law system, developing a more compassionate approach to social care. The Act introduced welfare provisions such as residential care, financial aid, and support for individuals in their homes. It marked a significant shift towards a more equitable welfare state, rooting social care in statutory responsibility and laying groundwork for future social service developments in the UK.

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National Assistance Act 1948 (1948 c 29)

Part I Introductory (ss 1-1)

Part II . . . (ss 2-20)

Part III Local Authority Services (ss 21-36)

Part IV General and Supplementary (ss 37-68)

SCHEDULE 1 . . .

SCHEDULE 2 . . .

SCHEDULE 3 . . .

SCHEDULE 4 . . .

SCHEDULE 5 . . .

SCHEDULE 6 Transitional Provisions

SCHEDULE 7 . . .

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