6 SOCIETY HELPS MODULE Unit 6.1 The family The role of the family and parenting Types of families Adopting and fostering families Unit 6.2 The institutions Social services Hospitals Public social services agencies, community and rehabilitation centres Mental health services Unit 6.3 Social welfare Health and safety at work Social security Welfare and subsidies The healthcare system National insurance against accidents at work Benefits for disabled people Unit 6.4 Associations and volunteers Research centres Voluntary associations Charities 263