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C/S/474. Examination of recent pension reforms and the effects of decommodification in the UK

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2500
DATE:
2012
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This paper examines the pension reform (2010/2011), and begins by discussing decommodification and the pension scheme reform. The paper defines and presents the history of commodification and decommodification, as well as the general history of the pension scheme in the UK. The paper assesses the way in which new reforms may implicate decommodification.

 

KEYWORDS: Pension reform, decommodification, pension scheme reform, commodification!,

 

C/N/665. An examination of people with Type 2 Diabetes from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

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2150
DATE:
2012
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29.99 GBP

This paper focuses on Type 2 Diabetes in relation to people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds (CALD) in Australia. The paper aims to argue that people suffering from Type 2 Diabetes from CALD require a change in policy. Proposed policy details are provided, and the paper then looks at implementation methods.

 

KEYWORDS: Type 2 Diabetes, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, CALD, Australia!,

 

C/N/656. Prevalence and control of childhood obesity

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2550
DATE:
2012
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29.99 GBP

The paper looks at the increasing rates of obesity in children providing worldwide statistics on children overweight, analysing strategies proposed by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and EU Commission to address childhood obesity, and detailing respective initiatives taken in France, i.e. the Programme National Nutrition Santé (PNNS), etc. The results and outcomes of the programmes are evaluated.

 

KEYWORDS: Prevalence and control, childhood obesity, WHO, PNNS,

 

C/M/2474. Personal learning and development as social worker

WORDS:
1500
DATE:
2012
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19.99 GBP

The paper reports on the researcher’s personal learning and development as a social worker. Information is provided on his/her work experience, education, career aspirations, etc. Skills needed for multi agency work are outlined indicating the researcher’s gaps in the required skills and presenting a personal development plan.

 

KEYWORDS: Personal learning, personal development plan, social worker,

 

C/S/463. Overview of Kuwait and Al-Adan Hospital

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550
DATE:
2012
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9.99 GBP

The paper provides an overview of Kuwait describing social benefits of Kuwaitis and presenting background information about Al-Adan Hospital in Kuwait.

 

KEYWORDS: Kuwait, Al-Adan Hospital,

 

C/S/462. Flaws of social care system: case study of Chinese teenager in UK

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1500
DATE:
2012
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19.99 GBP

The paper addresses the imbalances in social work care looking into a case of a Chinese teenager in the UK who was rejected social care. The concept of structural oppression is explained, anti-oppressive perspectives (AOP) are examined making references to the case study, the ethical framework of the General Social Care Council (GSCC) is discussed.

 

KEYWORDS: social care system, Chinese teenager in UK,

 

C/S/449. Smoking ban and smoking behaviour in UK

WORDS:
3000
DATE:
2011
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39.99 GBP

The paper examines the impacts of smoking bans in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland reviewing related academic research and proposing a study of smoking behaviours after the ban using self-reporting questionnaires. The ethical issues of the proposed study are considered, the timeline of the project is indicated.

 

KEYWORDS: Smoking ban, smoking behaviour,

 

C/S/445. Prevention of protein energy malnutrition in Nigerian children

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2750
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

The paper addresses the problem of protein energy malnutrition in children under 5 in the Northern part of Nigeria. The causes of the problem are revealed examining social policies used by the Nigerian government to provide nutritional education to mothers and children.

 

KEYWORDS: protein energy malnutrition, Nigerian children,

 

S/S/326. Solution to meat consumption problems

WORDS:
1900
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

The paper examines the trends in meat consumption across the world establishing the link between meat intake and health problems, i.e. heart disease, diabetes, cancer, foodborne illnesses, etc. Issues related to the production of meat and industrialized factory farming are addressed. The benefits of a vegetarian diet are considered in the context of health care, environmental friendliness and economy.

 

KEYWORDS: Solution, meat consumption, vegetarian,

 

C/S/444. Economic assessment of Planet Health Programme towards diminishing obesity

WORDS:
2600
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

The paper addresses the overweight problem in the USA considering economic expenditures related to health concerns in obese people, and reporting on interventions aimed to diminish obesity. An economic assessment is provided of the Planet Health Program targeted at decreasing overweight and obesity. Conclusions are made about the cost-effectiveness of the programme.

 

KEYWORDS: Economic assessment, Planet Health, obesity, overweight intervention,

 

C/N/625. Malaria and Poliomyelitis among Children in Nigeria

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3150
DATE:
2011
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39.99 GBP

The paper examines the current status of poliomyelitis and malaria in children in Nigeria explaining the aetiology and transmission of the diseases, and describing control measures against polio and malaria used in Nigeria including prophylactics and therapy.

 

KEYWORDS: Malaria, Poliomyelitis, Children in Nigeria,

 

C/S/437. An investigation into New Labour's Children Welfare policy

WORDS:
3500
DATE:
2011
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39.99 GBP

This paper examines the welfare of children and the social policy of new labour, and begins by describing Labours philosophy. Children are discussed as a social investment, and the social problem of child poverty is examined. Before conclusions are made, the paper also discusses the problem of child abuse and looked after children.

 

KEYWORDS: Welfare of children, New Labour, Labour, social investment, children, child poverty, child abuse, looked after children,

 

C/S/436. The impact of social exclusion on children and integrated services

WORDS:
2250
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

This paper examines the impact that social exclusion has on children and the way in which integrated services affect this. The paper begins by providing information on the concept of children as socially excluded groups, and follows with an evaluation of the negative and positive impacts of integrated services. The economic benefits of integrated services are also discussed, before conclusions are made.

 

KEYWORDS: Social exclusion, children, integrated services!,

 

S/S/321. Solution to meat consumption problems

WORDS:
1900
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper examines the trends in meat consumption across the world establishing the link between meat intake and health problems, i.e. heart disease, diabetes, cancer, foodborne illnesses, etc. Issues related to the production of meat and industrialized factory farming are addressed. The benefits of a vegetarian diet are considered in the context of health care, environmental friendliness and economy.

 

KEYWORDS: Solution, meat consumption, vegetarian,

 

C/S/435. Alcohol Consumption and Binge Drinking in UK

WORDS:
2600
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

The paper addresses the issue of binge drinking in the UK explaining the dangers of active and passive drinking, reviewing governmental anti-drinking policies, evaluating the effectiveness of the measures taken by the government, and discussing the reaction to these measures expressed by the media and broad public. Health promotion theory is reviewed highlighting the role of psychology in health-related behaviour changes.

 

KEYWORDS: Alcohol Consumption, Binge Drinking, Health Promotion,

 

C/S/428. Dissertation. An examination of the RAP's initiative in tackling homelessness

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13250
DATE:
2011
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139.99 GBP

This dissertation focuses on Rented Accommodation in the Private Sector (RAPS), and aims to examine how they tackle homelessness. The study aims to investigate the need for affordable housing initiatives to supplement the public sector provisions in order to meet council homelessness obligations, to analyse councils statutory obligations and attempts to deal with those in priority need of housing, to examine the limitations placed on councils in developing private sector partnerships to provide affordable long term housing by the Housing Benefits regime, to evaluate the effectiveness of Gosport’s City Council RAPs initiative as a solution to providing long term housing solutions to those in priority need of housing, as opposed to using short term accommodation solutions such as Bed and Breakfast. The review of literature presents an overview of homelessness, sustainable housing options, ghettoization, and RAPS as a solution. The research methodology follows this, and the study then presents the results found from the chosen data collection methods. Conclusions are made regarding recommendations and areas of further research.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, Rented Accommodation in the Private Sector, RAPS, homelessness, housing initiatives, Housing Benefits regime, Gosport’s City Council, Bed and Breakfast, ghettoization!,

 

C/N/611. And examination of health, health equity and health equality

WORDS:
500
DATE:
2011
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9.99 GBP

This paper examines the concepts of health and health equality. A detailed definition of health is provided to introduce the paper, and the paper uses the definition described by the World Health Organisation. This is followed by an examination of health equity and equality.

 

KEYWORDS: Health, health equality, health equity, World Health Organisation, WHO,

 

C/S/427. Examine the economic arguments for and against the legalisation of illegal drugs

WORDS:
700
DATE:
2011
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9.99 GBP

This paper examines the legislation of illegal drugs, and assesses the economic arguments for and against it. Government expenditure and health issues are examined in order to form conclusions.

 

KEYWORDS: Legislation, illegal drugs, government expenditure!,

 

C/N/602. Ethical issues of clinical research on humans and animals

WORDS:
1800
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

The paper looks at the use of animal and human tissues in laboratory experiments addressing ethical problems related to clinical research on humans and mice. References are made to the UK law and the standards stipulated in the Declaration of Helsinki. The importance of informed consent in ethical clinical research is emphasised.

 

KEYWORDS: Ethical, clinical research, humans and animals,

 

C/S/415. Importance of Social Support as Determinant of Health

WORDS:
1600
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

The paper looks at the importance of social support and companionship in people’s health and well-being providing evidence to the positive impacts of social support on the treatment of various diseases. The position of the World Health Organisation (WHO) towards social support practices is discussed, the role of social support for Asian immigrants in the UK is evaluated.

 

KEYWORDS: Social Support, Health, World Health Organisation, WHO,

 

C/S/414. Anti-smoking campaign among youth: marketing plan

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1450
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

The paper presents a marketing plan for the anti-smoking campaign among young people detailing social issues that need to be addressed during the campaign, conducting SWOT analysis of the campaign, and reviewing relevant literature and practices of previous anti-tobacco campaigns.

 

KEYWORDS: Anti-smoking campaign, SWOT,

 

C/S/413. Casemix funding in Australian hospitals

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1300
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

The paper looks at the use of the Casemix method to evaluate the effectiveness of healthcare delivery in Australian hospitals. The history of hospital funding in Australia is reviewed, the benefits, limitations, and shortcomings of the Casemix funding are highlighted.

 

KEYWORDS: Casemix funding, Australian hospitals,

 

C/S/407. An examination of the Welfare Reform Bill

WORDS:
950
DATE:
2011
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9.99 GBP

This paper reviews the publications that relates to contemporary social policy, and aims to assess the proposed Welfare Reform Bill. The aims of the bill are outlined, and the paper then aims to discuss how this bill can help modern social and welfare policy.

 

KEYWORDS: Modern social policy, Modern welfare policy, Welfare Reform Bill, contemporary social policy,

 

C/S/406. New approaches to social care in UK

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1850
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

The paper looks at the development of the UK social care policy since the 1980s discussing the changes in the understanding of care and welfare concepts, explaining economic dimensions of social care, describing the new features an benefits of intermediate care, and considering opportunities for further improvement of social care policies.

 

KEYWORDS: UK social care,

 

C/S/400. Community Worker Engagement with Withdrawn Teenager Girl

WORDS:
1750
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

The paper reports on the intervention towards a withdrawn 13-year-old girl undertaken by a social and community worker to re-establish her connection with the outside world. The stages and challenges of the intervention are described, the positive and negative impacts of the intervention are highlighted.

 

KEYWORDS: Community worker, withdrawn teenager,