Authors: Priestley, Mark; Riddell, Sheila; Jolly, Debbie; Pearson, Charlotte; Williams, Victoria; Barnes, Colin; Mercer, Geof

Source: Policy & Politics, Volume 38, Number 2, April 2010 , pp. 307-324(18)

Publisher: Policy Press

Abstract:

Direct payments are central to UK independent living and welfare modernisation agendas, however, little is known about the local cultures of welfare within which they are implemented. This article uses eight case studies of devolved governance within local authorities and trusts to explore the dynamics of implementation cultures at the front line. While national and local policies are clearly important, so too are political cultures, commissioning practices and interrelationships between key stakeholders. While local authorities have enjoyed considerable discretion and autonomy in this area, the article concludes that greater harmonisation may be required in the interests of social justice.

Keywords: DIRECT PAYMENTS; DISABLED PEOPLE; CULTURES OF WELFARE; INDEPENDENT LIVING

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1332/030557309X477956

Publication date: 2010-04-01

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