B1: The Private Sector Flashcards
1
Q
What is the private sector managed by?
A
private sector health and care provision is managed by commercial companies
2
Q
How do private organisations stay in business?
A
these organisations make profit to stay in business
3
Q
Where do private care providers work?
A
private care providers work in all sectors including:
- private schools
- nursery and pre-school services
- hospitals
- domiciliary day care services
- residential and nursing homes for older people
- mental health services
4
Q
Who do private organisations often provide services for?
A
often provide services for central government and local authorities, including services for the NHS, adult social care and children’s services
5
Q
What are private sector companies funded by?
A
- fees paid directly by service users
- payments from health insurance companies such as BUPA, SAGA -> people who choose private healthcare will subscribe to a healthcare insurance scheme
- grants and other payments from central and local government for services provided on their behalf
