OCR LEVEL 2
CAMBRIDGE TECHNICAL
DIPLOMA
IN
HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
UNIT 10
HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE SERVICES
Tutor Name
Student Name
Date Issued
Submission Date
Task number
Task 1
Task 2
Task 3
Task 4
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Issue date
Submission date
This unit introduces you to the different types of service provision within Health and
Social Care. The unit considers how central government policies impact on Health
and Social Care provision.
The unit aims to provide an overview of types of services, barriers which could affect
access to services and differing job roles which exist within these services.
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This assignment is split into a number of tasks. In each task there is a chance to
work towards the pass criteria for this unit; you must complete all pass tasks to
achieve a pass for this unit. Activities completed independently in class may
contribute towards a pass mark.
In each task there is the opportunity to complete additional work to achieve a Merit or
Distinction for this unit.
Merit and Distinction tasks require a greater depth of understanding with clear
evidence of independent learning and research. These tasks expect you to be able
to relate your answers to a practical setting.
REMEMBER: You must complete all the pass tasks before starting on Merit or
Distinction.
Each task asks you to complete various activities and gives you suggestions on how
to set out and complete your work. Each task will clearly show whether it is a Pass,
Merit or Distinction.
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P is for Pass
M is for Merit
D is for Distinction
You may like to discuss with your tutor which level of activities you would like to work
towards.
When you hand in your work please remember to
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Put your name on all your sheets
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Put your work in a plastic folder
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Make a front cover for your assignment to include your name and the unit
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Make sure the assignment booklet is included with your work as well
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Indicate any resource material you have used e.g. books, internet sites for
any research you have undertaken
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Hand it in on time. Work submitted after the set date may not be marked
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Do not copy straight from tutor prepared notes, handouts or directly from the
internet. You will not get any marks for this.
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Do not copy from another students work. This includes work from the internet.
This is known as plagiarism and is a very serious offence.
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Please read the course handbook alongside these notes
Learning Outcome
Pass
Merit
Distinction
The assessment
criteria for this
unit are the pass
criteria
To achieve a
merit
the
evidence must
show that in
addition to the
pass criteria the
learner is able to
To
achieve
a
distinction
the
evidence must show
that in addition to
the pass and merit
criteria the learner
is able to
The learner will:
The learner can:
1.
Know key elements
of health & social
care services
P1 Identify the
key elements of
health & social
care services
M1 describe
government policy
that affects health
or social care
services
Know barriers to
accessing health &
social care services
P2 Identify the
main barriers to
accessing health
& social care
services
M2 Describe
possible effects of
barriers on people
who use services
2.
3. Understand
principles of
partnership in
health or social
care
4. Understand
requirements for
job roles in health
and social care.
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P3 Explain the
benefits of
interagency
partnerships
P4 Explain the
skills required for
two different job
roles in health
and social care
D1 Review a case
where effective
partnership working
could have, or did,
affect the outcome for
a person who uses
health or social care
services
D2 Evaluate
qualification pathways
available for job roles
in health or social
care
Level 1 Functional skill standards
Functional Skills are practical skills in English, Information and Communication
Technology (ICT) and Mathematics that allow individuals to work confidently,
effectively and independently in life. During this unit you will have an opportunity to
practice the English functional skill
Skill standards
Speaking, listening and communication
1. Take full part in formal and informal
discussions and exchanges that
include unfamiliar subjects.
Reading
2. Read and understand a range of
straightforward texts.
Coverage and range
a) Make relevant and extended contributions
to discussions, allowing for the responding
to others’ input; (E.L1.1a)
b) Prepare for and contribute to the formal
discussion of ideas and opinions;
(E.L1.1b)
c) Make different kinds of contributions to
discussions; (E.L1.1c)
d) Present information/points of view clearly
and in appropriate language. (E.L1.1d)
a) Identify the main points and ideas and
how they are presented in a variety of
texts ;(E.L1.2a)
b) Read and understand texts in detail;
(E.L1.2b)
c) Utilise information contained in texts;
(E.L1.2c)
d) Identify suitable responses to texts;
(E.L1.2d)
e) In more than one type of text.(E.L1.2e)
Writing
3. Write a range of texts to communicate
information, ideas and opinions, using
formats and styles suitable for their
purpose and audience.
a) Write clearly and coherently, including an
appropriate level of detail;(E.L1.3a)
b) Present information in a logical
sequence;(E.L1.3b)
c) Use language, format and structure
suitable for purpose and audience;
(E.L1.3c)
d) Use correct grammar, including correct
and consistent use of tense;(E.L1.3d)
e) Ensure written work includes generally
accurate punctuation and spelling that
meaning is clear;(E.L1.3e)
f) In more than one type of text.(E.L1.3f )
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Task 1
P1
Identify the key elements of health and social care services
You need to write about what the four types of service provision; statutory, voluntary,
private and informal.
HINT: The work could be presented as a table showing a list of health and social
care settings under each heading. You could also identify settings from your local
area.
M1 Describe government policy that affects health or social care services
You will need to choose one of the following policies and produce a description of
how it has affected a Health and Social Care setting.
You can present your work as a poster, a power point presentation or a piece of
written work but make sure that you describe the policy in detail.
• Every Child Matters
• The Equality Act
• Current NHS reforms
• Surestart
• Children Act
• NHS and Care in the Community Act
Task 2
P2
Identify the main barriers to accessing health and social care services
You need to prepare an information booklet identifying barriers to access and include
examples of the barriers.
HINT: if you want to work towards the Merit, please read the task M2 before you
begin work on your booklet.
M2
Describe possible effects of barriers on people who use services
Using PIES, describe possible effects of barriers to access. This can be included in
your booklet either alongside some of the barriers that you have identified or
at the end of your booklet where holistic effects can be explained.
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Task 3
P3
Explain the benefits of interagency partnerships
You will need to prepare a piece of writing that details why partnership working could
benefit service users.
D1
Review a case where effective partnership working could have, or did,
affect the outcome for a person who uses health or social care services
This is a more detailed piece of writing that discusses how organisations working
together could benefit your chosen individual. Remember that you can discuss
positive or negative points.
HINT: You can look at a real person that you know for example, the person that you
discussed in Unit 3 (individual needs) or a case that has been in the media
such as Baby P. If you choose a real case, you will need to fully research it.
Task 4
P4
Explain the skills required for 2 different job roles in health & social
care
You need to describe the skills and qualities required for two jobs. You could
prepare two job specification sheets, one for each job that could be sent out to
prospective employees.
D2
Evaluate qualification pathways available for job roles in health or social
care
This piece of work consists of two parts;
a) Using the job roles that you identified in P4, you could prepare two diagrams
or flowcharts showing qualification/training pathways.
b) You will then continue and prepare a piece of writing outlining the
advantages and disadvantages of the different types of pathway.
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