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Comparing International Models of Social Care

Activity: Consultancy types › Consultancy

Description

Dr Irena Connon undertook research that compared international models of social care, focusing on funding, sustainability and sustainability. The research compared social care provision and funding in Australia, the United States, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, Alaska, the Nordic (Scandinavian) Countries (Sweden, Finland, Denmark, and Norway), EU Countries (The Netherlands, Germany, and France) and UK Countries (Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, and England). The purpose of the research was to inform Members of the Scottish Parliament for scrutiny of the National Care Service (Scotland) Bill. The research has been published in a peer-reviewed literature review report and summary document and the findings of the research were presented to members of the Scottish Parliament Health, Social Care and Sport Committee on the 25th of October 2022. The Herald and the Times reported on this research.
Period1 Aug 2022 → 25 Oct 2022
Work forScottish Parliament, United Kingdom
Degree of RecognitionNational

UN SDGs

This activity contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
  2. SDG 5 - Gender Equality
    SDG 5 Gender Equality
  3. SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
    SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
  4. SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals
    SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals

Keywords

  • social care
  • Scotland
  • sustainability
  • committee
  • care delivery
  • governance
  • international comparison
  • social sciences
  • social work
  • Health and Social Care Integration
  • policy
  • Policy analysis

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