B1 The roles of organisations in providing health and social care services

Make revision notes on the following:

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How is the NHS organisation changing?

• Ways services are provided by:

- - - - the public sector: NHS Foundation Trusts, to include hospitals, mental health services and community health services adult social care children’s services GP practices
        the voluntary sector
        the private sector.
Settings where health and social care services are provided to meet different needs to include:
- - - - hospitals
        day care units
        hospice care
        residential care
        domiciliary care
        the workplace.

Text book page 112 - 119

Revision guide page 77 - 83

Exam questions

Scenario 1: Ill Health

Jason is being treated for mouth cancer in hospital. Following surgery to remove a tumour from his tongue, Jason has eating and communication difficulties. He gets very frustrated when he cannot make himself understood.

(a) The NHS (National Health Service) hospital services are provided by the public sector.

State the other two sectors providing health and social care services. (2 marks)

Scenario 4: Age-related needs

Regina is 85. She lives in sheltered housing which has been adapted to meet her needs but she finds it difficult to care for herself and her home without support. When she was 80, Regina needed a hip replacement. She had the operation in her local hospital. While she is frail, her cognitive skills are very good and she participates in a range of activities, including playing internet chess, going to the opera and keeping a diary. You are one of her team of support workers. You work for a local, private-sector organisation that provides services and support to older people like Regina. You have five years’ experience in your role and you hope to be promoted to the role of team leader in the near future.

Key words: meets widest range of needs, cost efficient, widest range of expertise, partnership.