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Social policy permeates all areas of society and is the subject of everyday discussion and daily experiences. It is also controversial and often debated; hence this chapter is essential reading for anyone who is studying health because social policy is fundamentally about who is entitled to support from the state in terms of both health and welfare and the kinds of support that can and should be provided. The chapter explores what social policy is, how it is made, the ideological basis of policy and offers an insight into how many policy sectors have an impact upon health. The chapter draws specifically upon UK health policy and so is a useful resource for practitioners, nurses and students of health studies as a general introduction to the area.