Social Policy and WelfareBy(Your Name)Presented to(Instructor/Tutor)(Course/Subject)(Institution/University)(City, State)(Date)Social Policy and WelfareIntroduction The United Kingdom has undergone major changes in welfare policies over the decades tracing from 1930s up to the current government. These changes have been occasioned by many factors. The major factor has been the political effects on the economy, and the welfare of the citizens. With varied views from different thinkers, social welfare has been swayed from side to side seeking the best argument in developing the correct policy. While performing their part in providing the citizens with good services on their social welfare, the political interplays have taken center stage in the arena, and virtually taken over the entire decision making. With the power struggle and elements of corruption, racism, and political favoritism, the policies, which would have remained paramount, have been changed from time to time all in an effort to reach an agreeable equilibrium. Social democracyFollowing the reformist and gradual methods, the Social democracy approach seeks to put in place democratic socialism. It is a good take to advise that the democratic socialism should not