B1 The roles of organisations in providing health and social care services Flashcards
What is the public sector?
Public sector, available by law, funded by central or local government through taxes, national insurance and distributed through grants. The government can buy in services from other sectors and pay for services if there isn’t enough provision. Funded by CCG.
Examples of public sector-
* NHS
* Schools
* Nurseries
* Social services
* Local services
* Care homes
Public sector- Hospitals
Acute illnesses- Care for people who suddenly become ill, have a life-threatening accident, or need specialist care (Can’t be treated by GP and A and E)
Anyone can access these services
What is public sector (GPS)?
Family doctor based at local surgery, doctors are specialised in long term day-to-day care of patients to maintain health and refer if needed. Diagnose and treat illnesses, prescribe medication, give health care advice.
First point of call, need referral from GP to access specialist services
Anyone can access the GP, however they may have an opening time
GP’s provide medical advice and give support to people in times of crisis
What is statutory sector (Social Workers)?
Provided by local authority and funded by government from income tax
Social services may be needed for older individuals (OT’S , support workers, social workers)
Disabled (Occupational therapist, personal assistant, care worker)
Children and families (Social worker)
Community care act 2000- Government promised to provide care for people in their own homes
Domiciliary care- At home care
Respite care/ end of life care - Care for people terminally ill
Day care- Local community access this service from morning to evening and are provided with food and shelter
Purpose of social services- Looking after people’s everyday needs, personal care, washing, dressing, feeding ,shopping ,budgeting
Everyone can access this
What is residential care services?
4-hour care
Residential care homes, nursing homes, children’s home
Purpose- A care home is where personal care and accommodation are provided together. People may live in service for short-term or long-term. For many people it’s their home even though they don’t legally own or rent it. The care and the premises are regulated.
Qualified nursing care is provided to ensure full needs of the person using service are met.
Residential homes have mobile patients, nursing homes have patients which may require personal care
Examples of care homes without nurses
* Residential home
* Rest home
* Convalescent home
* Respite care
* Mental health crisis houses
* Therapeutic communities
Examples of public services
(Children and young people) Care homes, nursing homes, children’s homes
(Children and young people)Nursing homes, residential care homes, hospices
Children and young people
What are community-based service?
Domiciliary, home help, community nurses, meal service, midwife, social worker
Purpose- Any work that includes home visits, delivery of practical/personal care. Provides medical care to people who are ill, meet care needs, dressing, bathing, providing meals
Nurseries are public and private sector, care for young children aged 0-5, children and family’s access this
Young people settings, after school clubs, youth clubs,
Examples of public services
Substance misuse services
Complimentary healthcare
Reflexology
Pre-school settings
What are private services?
Same services, but you must pay as they are owned by individuals or larger companies. Care which you must pay for
Types of private services
Bupa
Private nurseries, hospitals, schools, dentists, care homes
Holistic therapies
Private provision may be:
Registered and inspected
Follow guidelines by law and local guidelines
