historical development of social work in uk

1. Institute of social sciences
(Department of social work)
ASSIGNMENT ON HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF
SOCIAL WORK IN U.K.
SUBMITTED TO
DR. R.K. BHARTI SIR
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
SUBMITTED BY
DIKSHA PATEL
MSW 1st SEM
ROLL NO. 8

2. 1. Global definition of social work.
2. History of social work in England.
3. Elizabethan poor law in 1601.
4. Charity Organization Society 1869.
5. London charity organization of society 1869.
6. Settlement of house movement.
7. Beverridge report in 1941.
8. References

3.  Social work is a practice based profession and an
academic discipline that promotes social change, social
development, social cohesion and empowerment and
libration of people.
 Principles of social justice, human rights, collective
responsibility and respect for diversities are central to
social work.
 Underpinned by theories of social work, social
sciences, humanities and indigenous knowledge, social
work engages people and structures to address life
challenges and enhance wellbeing.
 This definition was given by IFSW ( International
Federation of Social Workers) and IASSW
(International Association of Schools of Social Work) in
2014.

4.  In the medieval period in England like other
European countries it was the pious duty of
church to help and protect the poor.
 People were helping and giving alms to the
destitute, handicapped, blinds, and poors out
of religious sentiments.
 The first creative work in the direction of
assistance of poor was done in 1531 when
Henry VII made a law known as Statute of
Henry VII.

5.  In 1563 parliament passed a resolution which
was compulsory for households to provide
funds weekly for the relief of poor.
 In 1572 Queen Elizabeth singed on a statute of
poor relief programme.
 This statute was made clear that government
responsible for the maintenance of poor.

6.  The Act for the relief of the poor 1601,
popularly known as THE ELIZABETHAN
POOR LAW, this was 43rd Elizabethan poor
law for England.
 This law divided poor in three categories.
The able bodied poor- There were sturdy poors
who were forced to work in the House of
corrections or in work houses. People were not
allowed to give them alms..

7.  The impotent poor or unemployment poor –
They were placed in alms houses given
outdoor for livelihood. There were sick, old,
blind, deaf and dumb and mentally sick.
 The dependent children- Orphans and
parentless children who were deserted by their
parents , whose parents were unable to bring
them up were known dependent children.

8.  The middle of 19th century THOMAS
CHALMERS, A SCOTTISH MINISTER, and
his associates criticized the methods and
administration of poor law.
 He suggested that the investigation should be
made under the directions of non
governmental agencies.
 His efforts did not go waste it took time to
implement such scheme.

9.  London Charity Organization Society was formed
in 1869.
 The Charity Organization Society’s particular part
in the work would be to interview the applicants,
draw up plans for the treatment of their social
disabilities, and secure the needed funds from
already established organization.
 COS workers helped the poor for assistance
attempts were made to find 1. A job 2. Medical
treatment 3. Education 4. Counseling for financial
gain 5. Encouragement for creative plans.

10.  EDWARD EDISON was the first volunteer who in
1867 thought that the distribution of alm or relief
had no meaning in the context of solution of
problem.
 Samuel Augustas Barnet put this idea in the
memory of his friends founded university named
as TOYNBEE HALL. It has three objectives
 Educational and cultural developments of poor.
 To provide information to the students and other
settle house regarding the poor for the
improvements of their conditions.
 To develop social and health problem.

11.  An Inter Departmental Commission on Social
Insurance and Allied Service was appointed
under the Chairmanship of WILLIAM
BEVERRIDGE in 1941.
 The commission recommended social
insurance, public assistance children’s
allowance, comprehensive free health and
rehabilitation services, maintenance of full
employment.
 British social insurance programme based on
Beverridge Report.

12.  The report laid down 6 basic principles
programmes:
 UNITED ADMINISTRATION
 COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE
 FLAT RATE OF CONTRIBUTION
 FLATE RATE OF BENEFITS
 ADEQUENCY OF ALL BENEFITS TO MEET
BASIC NEEDS OF RECIPIENTS
 CLASSIFICATION OF POPULATION

13.  P.D MISHRA BOOK.
 K.S SOODAN BOOK.
 WOODROOFE BOOK (FROM CHARITY TO
SOCIAL WORK)
 WIKIPEDIA