Section A - Statutory Sector

Question 1

Define what is meant by a statutory organisation.

Answer 1

A public organisation which has been created by law and which is funded from general taxation and controlled by central or local government.

Question 2

Give an example of a statutory organisation.

Answer 2

The NHS.

Question 3

Define what is meant by a mixed economy of care.

Answer 3

Health care provided by a combination of the public, private and voluntary sectors.

or

The provision of care from a range of service providers.

Question 4

Can you identify any examples of service users that would benefit from a mixed economy of care?

Answer 4

The elderly, people with disabilities, people with mental health problems and children.

Question 5

Define what is meant by post code lottery.

Answer 5

A situation in which someone’s access to health services or medical treatment is determined by the area of the country in which they live.

Question 6

Who are the central and local government?

Answer 6

Central - Conservatives.

Local - Newcastle Council.

Question 7

What is the role of the central government in providing healthcare?

Answer 7

• Develop policies/legislation.
• Plan national health and social services.
• Monitor and audit care services.
• Allocate funding

Question 8

What is the role of the local government in providing healthcare?

Answer 8

• Assess the need for social care or education services in the area (and health from April 1st 2013).
• Plan and purchase social care to meet local needs.

Question 9

What are the implications to the NHS structure?

Answer 9

• The NHS services will be opened up to competition from providers that meet NHS standards on price, quality and safety.
• Local authorities will take on a bigger role, assuming responsibility for budgets for public health.
• Local authorities are expected to work more closely with other health and care providers to tackle challenges such as smoking.

Question 10

Identify the strengths of the statutory sector.

Answer 10

• Takes the responsibility away from the individual.
• Responsibility for safety and security of clients.
• Protection and safeguarding.
• Entitlement for the public.
• They can introduce legislation to further strengthen service provision.
• Promote quality service / promotion of standards
• Promotes a mixed economy of care.
• Equity of access.

Question 11

Identify the drawbacks of the statutory sector.

Answer 11

• Lack of staff
• Lack of equipment
• Lack of funding
• Post code lottery
• Junior doctor problems
• Long waiting times
• Increased demand for service
• Multi-disciplinary working is not effective.