Learning Aim B Flashcards
What is a public sector?
An organisation which is primarily funded by taxation and national insurance contributions
What is the private sector?
An organisation which is managed by commercial companies
What is the voluntary sector?
An individual or a group who provides service on a non profit basis
The types of services in the public sector
- primary
- secondary
- tertiary
What is a primary service?
Provided my GPs, dentists, opticians and pharmacists. Normally assessed directly by the service user when needed.
When is a secondary service?
It includes hospital services, mental health services and many of the community services. Normally the GP will refer you to the specialist or the consultant.
What is tertiary service?
Provides specialist and usually more complex services. Referral of these services is by healthcare professionals who has identified the need.
Positives of the private sector
+ accessible for everyone
+ private provides more choice
+ better resources facilities
+ generally more flexible and can respond more quickly than state services
+ takes burden off the state and compliments existing provision
Negatives of the private sector
- creates inequality
- creates a two tier system
- only interested in making profit
- expensive
- range of provision is limited
Positives of the voluntary sector
\+ free for everyone \+ accessible \+ raise awareness for a particular cause \+ provide opportunities \+ biggest priority is to help the service user and not make profit
Negatives of the voluntary sector
- funding pressure
- may struggle if they don’t have enough funds
- different organisations compete for business
- earn less money than those who work in a private sector
- time commitment
What do hospitals provide?
Provides healthcare service for both inpatients and outpatients which provides 24 hour specialist support
What do day care centres provide?
They are designed to provide a friendly, stimulating and supportive environment for people who otherwise would be socially isolated.
What does hospice care provide?
Aims to improve the quality of life for people who have an incurable illness.
What does residential care provide?
It provides long term care for adults and children needing 24 hour care which cannot be provided at home.
What does domicilary care provide?
Provide support following discharge from hospital
What does the workplace provide?
Aims to keep a workforce fit and healthy so that they are able to carry out the duties for which they are employed.
Types of referral
- self referral
- third party referral
- professional referral
What is self referral?
When a person contacts a care provider personally, by letter, email, phone call, making an appointment or attending a care setting or surgery and requesting help.
What is third party referral?
When a friend, neighbour or relative contacts a health or care service on another’s behalf.
What is professional referral?
When a health or care professional contacts another service provider to request support for a service user.
Why are community care assessments carried out?
- reassurance and information about local or national organisations that could help
- simple devices that can help the client to live independently, such as aids to open jars
- a high level of care
Why is eligibility criteria used?
To decide whether a person is entitled to fare and support from the local authority, a social service department assessor has to consider where the needs come from: physical/ mental health or the inability to achieve 2 activities or outcomes.
Examples of eligibility criteria
- prepare/eat food
- manage their toilet needs
- dress appropriately
- move around their home easily
- keep their house clean and safe
