Housing (Homeless Persons) Act 1977
The Housing (Homeless Persons) Act 1977 increased legislative protections to women who were homeless or threatened with homelessness as a result of domestic violence.
National Health Service (Family Planning) Act 1967
The National Health Service (Family Planning) Act 1967 enabled local authorities to give family planning advice to all women regardless of marital status.
Family Allowances Act 1945
The Family Allowances Act 1945 introduced child benefit paid to women.
Maternity and Child Welfare Act 1918
The Maternity and Child Welfare Act 1918 obliged local authorities to set up maternal and child welfare clinics.