Rethinking Welfare: Recognising Contributions and Reducing Stigma

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Woman with a child meeting a welfare advisor at a desk, discussing paperwork related to social assistance.

This blog post is based on an article published in Social Policy and Society by Amber Vellinga-Dings, Nardi Steverink, Başak Bilecen, and Melissa Sebrechts. “Now I’m going to be one of those lazy welfare recipients – how did this happen?” That thought ran through the mind of a single mother of three young children when… Continue reading Rethinking Welfare: Recognising Contributions and Reducing Stigma

Insights on Social Policy Implementation from Latin America and Southern Europe

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Illustration depicting stages of public policy implementation, including policy design, administrative systems, documentation, meetings between officials, and management of public records.

This blog post is based on an article published in the Journal of International and Comparative Social Policy by Ricardo Velázquez Leyer, Viviana Ramírez, Gibrán Cruz-Martínez, and Theodoros Papadopoulos. The Importance of Policy Implementation The implementation of social policies is one of the most complex and demanding tasks governments face. Policy implementation refers to the… Continue reading Insights on Social Policy Implementation from Latin America and Southern Europe

LGBT+ Human Rights and Inclusion in Taiwan: Progress, Gaps, and the Road Ahead

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This blog post is based on an article published in Social Policy and Society by Yu-Te Huang, Chenxi Yang, Leo Zephyrus Chow, Suchon Tepjan, Holning Lau, Duy A. Dinh, and Peter A. Newman. Taiwan has long been hailed as a frontrunner in LGBT+ rights in Asia. In 2019, Taiwan drew global attention by becoming the… Continue reading LGBT+ Human Rights and Inclusion in Taiwan: Progress, Gaps, and the Road Ahead

The Persistent Disconnect in Dementia Care Planning: Why Co-Production Still Falls Short

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Healthcare professional speaking with an older woman during a clinical consultation, illustrating co-production and patient involvement in dementia care planning.

This blog post is based on an article published in Social Policy and Society by Inga Stewart and Maria Livanou. Drawing on more than 20 years of clinical and research experience in dementia, we observe a troubling and persistent theme: although people living with dementia are legally entitled to have a say in their treatment,… Continue reading The Persistent Disconnect in Dementia Care Planning: Why Co-Production Still Falls Short

The Use of Paternity Leave by Migrants in Spain

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Black-and-white photograph of a father holding a small child’s hand while walking along a rocky beach, symbolising caregiving, family life, and parental involvement.

This blog post is based on an article published in Social Policy and Society by Pedro Romero-Balsas, Gerardo Meil, and Jesús Rogero-García. The blog post is written by Matej Kojic. The article by Romero-Balsas, Meil and Rogero-García examines how migrant fathers, especially those from American and European backgrounds, engage with Spain’s evolving paternity leave policies.… Continue reading The Use of Paternity Leave by Migrants in Spain