Healthcare Provision in England and Wales

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 2
Unit No:
Y/507/1983
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
24 hours

Assessment Guidance

Learners may choose to focus on healthcare provision as it is organised in their home country, i.e. England or Wales.

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Unit Learning Outcomes

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1 — Know about the National Health Service (NHS).

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Describe how the NHS came into being.

  • 1.2

    Outline the key features of the NHS (e.g. in relation to availability, how it is paid for).

2 — Know about the role of the NHS in providing healthcare.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Describe the types of health care for which the NHS is primarily responsible for providing.

  • 2.2

    Outline the nature of private (non-NHS) health care provision.

3 — Know about primary, secondary and community care.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Describe the key services and main personnel associated with the provision of primary care.

  • 3.2

    Describe the services provided by key departments and the main personnel associated with secondary care.

  • 3.3

    Explain the difference between primary and secondary care.

  • 3.4

    Describe the different services available through community care.