Sectors

Question 1

What is the public sector?

Answer 1

Public (statutory)- Government owned and funded: NHS (Hospitals, mental health, and community health) , Adult social care, Children’s services, GP practices.

Question 2

How is the public sector funded?

Answer 2

Public sector, available by law, funded by central or local government through taxes and distributed through grants. The government can buy in services from other sectors and pay for services if there isn’t enough provision.

Question 3

What is the private sector?

Answer 3

Private Same services, but you must pay as they are owned by individuals or larger companies

Question 4

What is the voluntary sector?

Answer 4

Voluntary- Provided by charities and relies on donations, lottery funding, government grants and other payments

Question 5

What is informal care?

Answer 5

informal care- Unpaid care by family, friends, church, voluntary groups. Services: Washing, dressing, shopping, cooking, support for physical, intellectual and emotional health

Question 6

What are some settings where health and social care is provided to meet different needs?

Answer 6

Settings where health and social care services are provided to meet different needs-
* Hospitals
* Day care
* Hospice care
* Residential care
* Domiciliary care
* Workplace