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Legislation protecting people in care

National Assistance Act 1948

The National Assistance Act 1948 founded the National Assistance Board. This Board provided public assistance by allowing for means-tested payments, which were taken from national insurance contributions. This establishment of welfare benefits helped the move from institutional to community-based care.

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