Course Catalogue

Nursing and Advanced Practice

After completing the module, students will be able to articulate contemporary political, social and economic perspectives as they impact on the delivery and development of health and social care provision in the UK.

Outline Syllabus:The historical development of health and social care provision The identification of contemporary themes and issues in health and social care The UK Health and Social Care Act (2012) The political, economic, cultural, social and technological context of the provision of health and social care Values in health and social care and their development over time UK spending on health and social care Public, private and third sector provision of health and social care Issues of ethnicity, age, sexuality and gender within the provision of care. Understanding the nature of empowerment, advocacy, self-advocacy Involving service users in the planning and delivery of health and social care The role of inter-professional working in health and social care

Module Overview:
The aim of this module is to allow you to able to articulate contemporary political, social and economic perspectives as they impact on the delivery and development of health and social care provision in the UK.

Additional Information:This module aims to support the development of a broad understanding of the nature and scope of the health and social care sector. Students will explore the political, ethical, social and economic context of its delivery within contemporary society. It will focus on the values, knowledge and skills required to operate effectively within the sector, and on the range of provision for the most vulnerable groups in society. Central to the module is the identification and recognition of the political, social and economic contexts that impact on the delivery of health and social care. Particular themes will not be set in advance but will identified though a participative dialogue between students and tutors. They will reflect both current issues and the interests of the students. Typical but not exclusive themes that may be explored in depth include inequalities in health and health provision, the challenges facing the NHS, the social care of vulnerable children, young people and children in care, services for the homeless, the strain on drug and alcohol services, the rehabilitation of offenders, provision for vulnerable members of the LGBTQ community, the social care of the elderly, and provision for refugees and asylum seekers. Students will analyse chosen themes and issues in a reflective diary completed in groups throughout the course of the module. This diary will aim to describe, identify and recognise the issues associated with the chosen themes and present an account of basic concepts, principles and practice related to them.