This module is intended to support the development of knowledge and
understanding of the broad nature of the health and social care sector. Students
will have the opportunity to explore the impact of political, organisational, social
and economic factors on the health and social care sector, consider the legal and
ethical frameworks informing the sector and identify the challenges and
opportunities relating to inter-professional practice.
This module will develop an awareness of the values, knowledge and skills that
operate within the health and social care context. Throughout the two
semesters, the students will have the opportunity to work on various case
studies from a range of health and social care settings and reflect on how
government influences services and communities to promote well-being. It will
consider the individual ¿s role in health and social care and topics studied will
include:
current debates in health and social policy
- contemporary policy such as the Care Act, 2014, the Health and Social Care Act,
2012, Skills for Health, 2015 and Skills for Care, 2015
- policy and guidance in safeguarding adults and child protection services;
looking at individual and organisational responsibilities
- theoretical perspectives in health and social policy and models of welfare
- an awareness of primary, secondary, and tertiary services
- how organisations communicate between each other
- the role and function of the National Health Service, local authority and
private/charity sectors in providing care and supporting carers
- health and social communities and local measurement of well being
- equality and diversity within health and social care
- an exploration of how health and social care services are provided in the UK in
comparison to those of other countries

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (72 hours) 48 hours Lead and key note lectures 16 hours Group Seminars 8 hours Group and individual tutorials Guided Independent Study: (228 hours) 30 hours Blackboard activity - asynchronous discussion forum
20 hours self-directed problem based learning activity
100 hours directed and self-directed study
78 hours assessment preparation

Blackboard

Adams, R (2007) Foundations of Health and Social Care, Palgrave Macmillan
Alcock, P; May, M (2014) Social Policy in Britain (4th Ed) Palgrave Macmillan
Brotherton, G and Parker, S (2013) (Eds) Your Foundation in Health and Social
Care (2nd Ed) Sage
Glasby, J (2012) Understanding Health and Social Care, (2nd Ed) The Policy Press

A 20-minute presentation which will assess LO's 1 and 4 (weighted 50%) to
demonstrate the student's learning and understanding and ability to describe
how the key issues covered by the module relate to the organisation and delivery
of health and social care within different contexts
A 1500 word essay analysing the health and social care services available for a
specific case study provided for the assessment (weighted 50% to meet LO's 1, 2
and 3)

Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
Formative guidance and feedback will be provided in tutorial sessions

1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of key principles, policies and
concepts in relation to health and social care (Enquiry, Knowledge and
Understanding)
2. Analyse and evaluate the appropriateness of different approaches to the
organisation and delivery of health and social care (Analysis, Application,
Problem Solving)
3. Analyse and interpret the impact of personal, cultural and structural values on
the delivery of care in a health and social care context (Analysis, Learning,
Reflection)
4. Describe some of the key aspects of the social, organisational and political
context of health and social care and communicate this to others
(Communication, Knowledge and Understanding)

Topics include:The module meets the care certificate standards:  1. Understanding your role; 2. Your personal development; 4. Equality and diversity; 5. Work in a person centred way; 10. Safeguarding adults; 11. Safeguarding Children; 13, Health and Safety

This module provides an introduction to the political context of health and social care and how government influences services and communities to promote well-being. It will consider the individual’s role in health and social care and topics studied will include:

- current debates in health and social policy
- contemporary policy such as the Care Act, 2014, the Health and Social Care Act, 2012, Skills for Health, 2015 and Skills for Care, 2015
- policy and guidance in safeguarding adults and child protection services; looking at individual and organisational responsibilities
- theoretical perspectives in health and social policy and models of welfare
- an awareness of primary, secondary, and tertiary services
- how organisations communicate between each other
- the role and function of the National Health Service, local authority and private/charity sectors in providing care and supporting carers
- health and social communities and local measurement of well being
- equality and diversity within health and social care
- an exploration of how health and social care services are provided in the UK in comparison to those of other countries