The post-war welfare state reshaped support and local authority duties.
The National Assistance Act 1948 formed part of the post-war welfare settlement and affected assistance, accommodation and welfare responsibilities.
It marked a shift away from old poor law structures, but disability support often remained paternalistic and service-led.
A welfare system can reduce hardship while still failing to give voice and autonomy.
A common mistake is treating welfare as the same as rights.
Who had power here, who was left outside, and what would have changed if the human being was seen first?
These deep dives open out from this part of the timeline.