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

Hazel, N ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4496-7913 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) , pp. 225-236.

PDF - Published Version Restricted to Repository staff only Download (93kB) | Request a copy

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.

Item Type:	Article
Themes:	Subjects / Themes > G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GV Recreation Leisure Subjects / Themes > H Social Sciences > HN Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform Subjects / Themes > H Social Sciences > HQ The family. Marriage. Woman > HQ503 The family. Marriage. Home Subjects outside of the University Themes
Schools:	Schools > School of Health and Society > Centre for Applied Research in Health, Welfare and Policy
Journal or Publication Title:	Children & Society
Publisher:	John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
Refereed:	Yes
ISSN:	09510605
Related URLs:	Publisher
Depositing User:	H Kenna
Date Deposited:	12 Jan 2009 17:08
Last Modified:	16 Feb 2022 07:54
URI:	https://usir.salford.ac.uk/id/eprint/1054

Actions (login required)

Edit record (repository staff only)