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Cradle to Grave

Explore the transformation of social welfare in Britain from the late 19th to mid-20th century, emphasizing the Liberal Government's reforms (1906-1914) and their effects on children, the elderly, workers, and the unemployed. Discover the shift from laissez-faire policies to a more inclusive social assistance framework, including the provision of meals, medical inspections, pensions, and labor regulations.

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Cradle to Grave

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  1. Cradle to Grave Social Welfare in Britain 1890s to 1951

  2. Britain in 1900 • Role of Government limited • Policy of “Laissez faire”, (leave things alone) • Poor Law • Self help • Charity • Booth & Rowntree • Boer War • Spread of democracy, trade unions and the spread of Socialism

  3. Liberal Government 1906-1914Reforms • Children • Old People • Health of workers • Unemployed • Working conditions

  4. Liberal Government 1906-1914Reforms • Children • Meals for children, the Education (provision of meals) Act, 1906 • Medical Inspections for Children, 1907 • Children’s Charter 1908 • Old People • The Elderly and Old Age Pensions (1908) • Workers • National Insurance Act of 1911, (health & unemployment) • Mines Act, 1908 • Trade Boards Act, 1909 • Shops Act, 1911 • Labour Exchange Act, 1908

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