Health and social care act 2021

Question 1

what is it

Answer 1

This act is under pinned by two main principles: enabling patients to have more control over the car they receive and that those responsible for partient care- the doctors,nurses and others who work in the nhs and social care have the freedom and power to commission care that meets the local needs

Question 2

aspect 1

Answer 2

-Clinicians put in charge of ‘commissioning’ services for patients

Question 3

aspect 2

Answer 3

Established the Clinical Commissioning Group which are responsible for purchasing services for Local Authorities

Question 4

aspect 3

Answer 4

“No decision about me without me” is the guiding principle and patients are able to chose their own GP, practitioner etc.

Question 5

aspect 4

Answer 5

-Enables patients to chose services best suited to their needs

Question 6

aspect 5

Answer 6

Intended to empower patients and give a new emphasis on public health prevention (e.g. stop smoking, breast screenings, vaccinations)

Question 7

aspect 6

Answer 7

Intended to empower patients and give a new emphasis on public health prevention (e.g. stop smoking, breast screenings, vaccinations)

Question 8

aspect 7

Answer 8

Led to the establishment of ‘Healthwatch’ - an independent service that communicates the views and protects the interests of Health and Social Care users