LO1: Understand health and social care provision Flashcards
Name the 3 types of health and social care service
Statutory
Private
Voluntary
What does STATUTORY health and social care provision mean?
Services that must be provided by law. Paid for by the government
What does PRIVATE health and social care provision mean?
Services that are owned or run by private individuals rather than the government. Usually charge a fee for their services
What does VOLUNTARY health and social care provision mean?
Not-for-profit organisations that rely on donations to pay their staff to provide a service or whose staff are volunteers
Name the 7 functions of health and social care services
Meeting long-term needs Meeting short-term needs Residential care provision Respite provision Community care provision Rehabilitation Specific service provision
What does meeting long-term needs mean?
A serious illness might mean someone requires medical and social care for the rest of their lives. Some services provide that care
What does meeting short-term needs mean?
Some needs are only temporary, like after an operation a person might need help to get dressed or to make meals. This will not be forever and once they have recovered the care will stop
What is residential care provision?
Some people can’t really look after themselves and need support with daily living tasks. They might need to live somewhere where carers are always on hand to help them. An example would be a care home or sheltered accommodation.
What is respite provision?
It gives family members the opportunity to have a break from their caring duties.
What is community care provision?
Services that are intended to help individuals to live with dignity and independence in their community. Main aim is to allow people to stay living in their own home. The care comes to them.
What does rehabilitation mean?
Services that aim to improve or maintain an individual’s independence after and illness or an accident. Physiotherapy or speech and language therapy after a stroke, for example
What is specific service provision?
Services that focus on specific issues. Maternity services, drug and alcohol clinics, mental health services are examples
