Chapter 2 Flashcards
Which body is responsible for public health?
Department of Health and Social Care ( DHSC)
Who is responsible for the funding of care in England?
The integrated care system (ICS)
A Single Assessment Process (SAP) is intended to.. (4)
- Assess the individual needs and circumstances
- Asses whether they meet eligibility criteria
- Undertake a financial assessment
- Arrange an appropriate individual care package
Individuals who demonstrate a primary health need in the SAP may be eligible to receive NHS continuing healthcare, known as…
Fully funded NHS care
Individuals who are eligible for NHS continuing healthcare may lose their other state benefits if…
They are in a residential or nursing home. If they are in their own home they will continue to receive benefits
NHS funded nursing care is provided to individuals with medical needs that require the intervention of a registered nurse, and currently stands at…
£219.71 per week
What are 4 examples of social care…
- Home help
- Meals on wheels
3. Respite care - Equipment needed to cope on a day to day basis
What does the Single Assessment Process in England assess?
Health, social and welfare needs
In England where social care is provided as part of a reablement care package, this can be provided free for how long?
Maximum of 6 weeks
