Poverty publication
2 primary works
Book 103
A Study of all Aspects of Poverty in the UK, with comparative Statistics and commentary. Poverty: the Facts is established as the standard reference work for facts and figures on poverty in the UK today. Illuminating the extent and nature of poverty, and also its causes and consequences, it is used by a wide range of students, academics, researchers and commentators, as well as by anti-poverty campaigners. In this fully revised and updated edition the authors report the latest findings, based primarily on official statistics released since the previous edition in 1996. The book draws on a wide range of data and research evidence to demonstrate the complex nature of poverty in contemporary Britain and the extent to which it has changed in recent decades. For the first time since CPAG began publishing Poverty: the Facts, there is a government in power with a specific commitment to fighting poverty, and in particular child poverty. This book will therefore be widely used as a yardstick for measuring the Government's success in reaching its stated objectives.
As well as setting out the latest statistics, Poverty: the Facts provides comparisons with Europe, reveals the extent of income and regional inequalities, and shows how different sections of society fare - particularly women and ethnic minorities. With its coverage of the many dimensions of contemporary poverty, this book is without doubt the most comprehensive and authoritative assessment of the subject.
As well as setting out the latest statistics, Poverty: the Facts provides comparisons with Europe, reveals the extent of income and regional inequalities, and shows how different sections of society fare - particularly women and ethnic minorities. With its coverage of the many dimensions of contemporary poverty, this book is without doubt the most comprehensive and authoritative assessment of the subject.
Book 104
A carer provides support to an elderly, ill or disabled person (often a relative) who cannot manage alone without assistance. The unpaid work of such carers saves the taxpayer an estimated 34 billion pounds annually in health and social services. Yet many carers are living in poverty, excluded from social activities and paid employment, often feeling isolated and unrecognised in their role. This book draws on new research to examine the impact of caring for different types of carer, including *Young carers *Parent carers *Working age carers *Carers over pension age. Case studies are used to illustrate the problems faced by different groups. While there have been a number of positive Government initiatives, the depth and extent of poverty and social exclusion among carers means that more is needed to ensure that those who provide care to others continue to do so. The book analyses the tax credits and benefits available to different types of carer and recommends urgently-needed improvements to these as well as to the services and support that carers receive.