ST C 2 Flashcards

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  1. Give three examples of health care.
A
  • respite care;
  • palliative care;
  • NHS care provided in care homE or hospital; and
  • specialist equipment.
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  1. What is the name given to the process of assessing and determining an individual’s health and social care needs in England?
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Single assessment process (SAP).

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  1. Jane has been told that she qualifies for NHS continuing healthcare. Briefly explain what this will mean to her.
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NHS continuing healthcare means that Jane’s primary need has been assessed as being for health needs. In other words, she has complex and substantial medical needs which means that the cost of her total care will be provided free by the NHS.

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  1. The local authority is responsible for providing adult social services. Give two examples of services they might provide.
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ocial care is non-medical care that is provided by the local authority or adult social services. This may include:
• Home help, e.g. help with general household tasks such as cooking, cleaning and shopping.
• Meals on wheels, e.g. a hot mid–day meal for those unable to prepare food.
• Respite care, e.g. short term stay in a care home while a carer is away. This applies to non-professional carers.
• Equipment needed to cope on a day to day basis, e.g. Zimmer frames.

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Name the body that registers residential care homes and nursing homes in England

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Care Quality Commission.

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