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SocialWelfarePolicyAndSystems.SocialWelfarePolicySocial welfare policy  

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  • Decisions made and principles adopted at national, regional or local level concerning social welfare, its funding and provision, for instance, who is entitled to what kind of social services and benefits and why, what is their level, and who can provide the services. For example, a policy that elderly people should remain in their homes for as long as possible, a policy relating to how long people can have an unemployment benefit. Use note: For laws and regulations already implemented, use the topic 'Legislation and legal systems' as well.

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  • SocialWelfarePolicyAndSystems.SocialWelfarePolicy

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https://vocabularies.cessda.eu/vocabulary/TopicClassification?v=4.2#SocialWelfarePolicyAndSystems.SocialWelfarePolicy

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