Learning Aim A Flashcards
What is the definition of statutory
Required by law and government founded
What is the definition of a non-statutory service
not required by law, some receive government funding but many are charities or self funded
What are the emergency services
Police, fire and rescue services
What are the armed services
Army, Royal air force, Royal navy including the marines
What is custodial care
HM prison service/private contractors
What are the supporting services
NHS, UK visas and immigration, ambulance service, highways England, maritime and coastguard agency
What are the main roles of the police
Protect life and property
Keep the kings peace
Maintain public order and safety
Enforce the law and prevent crime
Enforce licensing laws
What are the main roles of the Fire and rescue service
Extinguish fires and protect life and property
minimise damage to property from fire fighting operations
What are the main roles of the Armed Services
Protecting UK interests at home and abroad
Carrying out operation in support of anti-terrorist and drug smuggling operations
intercepting incursions into British airspace and waters from potential enemies
assisting in humanitarian operations at home and abroad
being an active member of the UN
What are the roles of Custodial Care
The punishment/rehabilitation of offenders
Protect society from those who break the law
What are some None-uniformed Statutory services
Local authorities
NHS
Central Government
What are some uniformed non-statutory services
The salvation army
St john ambulance
Red cross
Mountain and cave rescue
What are some non-uniformed non-statutory services
Utilities companies
Public transportation
Charity organisations
What are the main roles of local authorities
The provision of education at different levels
Refuse collection
Social services, care provision
Environmental protection
Road and traffic planning
Provision of social housing
What are the main roles of the NHS
The NHS act states they must arrange provision of health services to such extent as it is necessary to meet the reasonable requirements of the person for whom it has responsibility
