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Holidays for children and families in need: an exploration of the research and policy context for social tourism in the UK

Hazel, N

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Abstract

Although provision of holidays for families in need has been mainstreamed within the social care policies of many countries in the rest of Europe, social tourism has yet to be adopted in the United Kingdom. This article reports on a scoping study of research and policy in this area. While there is limited robust research on the impact of holidays, emerging evidence supports a range of claims for benefits to children and families. The article concludes that both political emphasis on social inclusion and pan-European initiatives on Tourism For All currently provide an opportunity for the provision of holidays for families in need to be placed firmly on the social care agenda.

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Hazel, N. (2005). Holidays for children and families in need: an exploration of the research and policy context for social tourism in the UK. Children & Society, 19(3), 225-236. https://doi.org/10.1002/chi.838

Journal Article Type Article
Publication Date Jun 1, 2005
Deposit Date Jan 12, 2009
Journal Children & Society
Print ISSN 0951-0605
Publisher Wiley
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 19
Issue 3
Pages 225-236
DOI https://doi.org/10.1002/chi.838
Publisher URL http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/chi.838
Related Public URLs http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal/109581872/abstract