Overview
This topic will explore how policy influences people's daily lives, service provision and access to social systems and structures. We will consider major approaches to policy and key policy trends affecting the lives of people with disability. Practical policy skills will be applied, including adapting to change, influencing policy and … For more content click the Read More button below.
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Aims
The aim of this topic is to explore social policy theory and application, by understanding the purpose, influences and problems with policy. You will analyse the effectiveness of policy for people with disability and be challenged to understand and influence policy development and implementation to reduce structural disadvantage.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
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Appraise the strengths and limitations of social policy in disability contexts
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Evaluate the implementation of social policy and formulate implications and strategies for practice
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Identify and apply opportunities for contributing to constructive policy development
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