Title: Social care in a mixed economy /
Authors: Wistow, Gerald, 1946-
Publisher: Open University Press,
Year: 1994
Subjects: Social service Government policy Great Britain.; Mixed economy Great Britain.; Social Welfare [MESH]; Economics [MESH]; Public Policy [MESH]; Public Sector [MESH]; Private Sector [MESH]; Residential Facilities [MESH]; Community Networks [MESH]; Great Britain Economic conditions
Abstract: This book describes the mixed economy of community care in England and analyses the efforts and activities of local authorities to promote and develop it. It is based on national documentary and statistical evidence and on more detailed research with twenty-four local authorities; and includes a case study on the transfer of residential homes to the independent sector.
Contents: 1. Introduction: historical and policy context -- 2. Community care: markets and enabling -- 3. The mixed economy in 1991 -- 4. Local responses to the legislation and guidance -- 5. Building a mixed economy -- 6. Social care is different -- 7. Residential care home transfers -- 8. Conclusions -- Appendix: The research strategy.