unit 2 learning aim B Flashcards
what is classed as the public (statutory) sector?
NHS, adult social care, children’s services, GP practices
what is classed as the private sector?
BUPA/ Nuffield health, residential care e.g Helen McArdle, private care companies, pharmacies
what is classed as the voluntary sector?
all charities e.g british heart foundation - informal care also comes under voluntary care
what is the statutory sector?
a public organization which has been created by law, and which is funded from general taxation and controlled by central or local government
what is mixed economy
health care provided by a combination of the public, private and voluntary sector
what is the private sector?
- services that identify care as a “free market” which focus on profit
- they offer all their service on a pure commercial basis
how does mixed economy relate to the private sector?
it is possible to get some private treatment which is funded by the statutory sector. This is because it is sometimes cheaper
why has the private sector boomed?
- legislation - recent government plans have deliberately encouraged independent sector provision
- demographic factors - an increasingly older population causes more and more need for health and social care
- a rise in women in paid work - greater need for child care services
- the mixed economy of care - in some areas there is poor (or no ) statutory services and so the private sector offers alternatives
- affluence - people / society are generally richer and can afford their care
what are the positives of privatised care?
- They are accessible to everyone
- Private providers can provide more choice
- Better resourced and better facilities than state services
- Private providers are generally more flexible and can respond more quickly than state services in providing services
-Takes burden off the state and complements existing provision - Demography – more older people more resources needed to meet needs/ reduce strain on state sector
what are the draw backs of privatised care?
- Creates inequality
- Creates a two tier system – those that can’t afford it may have to wait or do without
- It can be very expensive which only a minority can afford
- Only interested in profit making
- Their actual range of provision is limited – only interested in services that make money
- This tends to be specialist, lifestyle related and less complex forms of care
- Makes a person’s ability to pay a condition as to whether they get treatment
what are the benefits of the voluntary sector?
- employee commitment
- fills gaps in the NHS
- high levels of flexibility
- brings local community together
what are the drawbacks of the voluntary sector?
- limited funding
- have to compete with profit-making companies
- public pressure
what are the protected sectors of the equality act 2010?
- disability
- marraige and civil partenership
- pregnancy and maternity
- race
- religion or belief
- sex
- sexual orientation
- age
what are the sections of the human rights act 1998?
- freedom from torture
- freedon from slavery
- liberty and securly
- respect for a private home life
- freedom of thought, conscience and religion
- life
- access to education
-freedom of expression - peaceful enjoyment of property
what are the 3 issues that affect access to serivces?
- referal
- assessment
- eligibilty criteria
what are the 3 sections of referrals?
- self-referral
- third party referral
- professional referral
who is responsible for community care assessments and who are they for?
local authorities must carry them out with adult social services for anyone who cannot look after themselves with additional help
why might a care assessment be carried out? what things might they need?
- reassurance
- devices to help them live independently
- domicillary or residential care
what is a carers assessment?
assessment of the needs of informal carers providing support for a vulnerable person
what was involved in the care act 2014?
- sets out legal frameworks for local authorities to protect adults from abuse
- everyone, regardless of their financial situation gets help
- sets out eligibility to the carers needs asssessment
what are the aims of assessments?
- focuses on the actual needs of the serivce user
- promotes independant living
- assessment is holistic in nature
what is the eligibility criteria?
- a physical or mental illness and unable to do 2 of the following:
- prepare food
-wash themselves
-dress themselves
-go to the toilet - move around in their house
- access services
what are the benefits of a personal budget
- more flexibility
- always the same people
- more empowering
- can help you get to the shops and special events
what are the types of assessments?
- financial
- young carers
- carers
-risk - swallowing
-physiotherapist
-occupational
