C3 - societal effects of an ageing population Flashcards
1
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What is a primary care service?
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- First point of call
- GP surgery, pharmacy, dentist
2
Q
What are secondary care services?
A
- Specialists
3
Q
What is acute care?
A
Health care that meets immediate needs such as broken hip, cancer care
4
Q
Why do social care services exist?
A
Exist to help and support people in need of practical help and/or personal care due to disability or illness
5
Q
What services do social care provide?
A
- Carer or support worker
- Help with structural changes to homes to allow a person to live more independently
6
Q
How does someone access social care services?
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- Has to be a practical and financial assessment of needs
- After the assessment, the local authority will decide how much support they need
7
Q
What are the different forms of social care services?
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- Help to live at home
- Day centres
- Sheltered accomodation
- Respite care
- Residential care
8
Q
What is the role of community equipment services?
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- Providing support aids for daily living
9
Q
What are examples of things community equipment services can provide?
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- Large equipment to move people
- Walking frames
- ‘Kettle tippers’
10
Q
What do over 60s get financially?
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- State pension
- free NHS prescriptions
- free eye tests and care
- Concessionary travel fares
- Winter fuel payments
11
Q
What do over 75s get financially?
A
- Free television licences
12
Q
What is sheltered housing?
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- Place someone can live where they can call for assistance if and when needed
13
Q
What do day care centres provide?
A
A social setting where people can meet
