european national local government. the european union the uk joined the eu in 1973 eu policy...
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European National Local Government
The European Union
The UK joined the EU in 1973
EU Policy Encompasses: Employment EU Migrants - Movement within EU
countries Working Conditions
Health and Safety at WorkSocial ExclusionPovertyWelfare and Family PolicyDisabilityAgeing
Objectives
Creation of Free Trade-Taxis and Tariffs
Customs Union-Charging of goods entering EU from other countries
Monetary Union-Single currency
EU Legislation
Regulations enforced by members and have immediate effect
Directives that apply minimum standards and members decide how best to achieve them
These require to be adhered to and overrule national law
Regulations and Decisions may only affect some member states where practice is different. eg
Working Time Directive
Working time for student doctors to be initially 58hrs then reduced to 48hrs
The European Court of Justice
Has a responsibilty to make sure EU member states uphold the Law
Can overturn national legal decisions as part of its appeals process
Central Government
Range of Departments affecting Health and Welfare include.
Department of HealthDepartment of Work and PensionsDepartment of Transport Department of Education and Skills
The Home OfficeThe Cabinet The TreasurySets Tax levels in England,
Northern Ireland and Wales
Scottish Parliament
Devolution allowed for the shift of power from Central Government to the Scottish Parliament which now has the power to:
Vary Income TaxIntroduce new Legislation Conduct Inquiries and Reports on
matters of public interest
Devolves certain social work duties to Local Authorities
Issue guidance on the implementation of legislation and policy
Guidance can vary between Local Authorities
Local Government
Social Service Departments are run by Local Authorities
In certain issues Local Authorities can be forced to comply with Central Government
Advice
Circulars can be distributed advising Local Authorities what to do. These are not legal documents and can be interpreted according to the view point of the councillors
Finance
Auditors can be used to check
that money issued is being spent
correctly
Duties
The Scottish Government devolves certain social work/social care duties to Local Authorities
Duties are mandatory therefore require to be carried out by Local authority Social Work departments
Guidance
The government issue guidance on the implementation of policy eg assess service users, devise care plans, implement support services
Interpretation of guidance can vary between Local Authorities